HR Business Partner
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £48,350 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Stafford, WS11 7GF |
| Company: | Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 582 |
Summary
Job Advert
Location: Head Office, Cannock (with some travel to other sites)
Salary: £48,350 FTE (includes car allowance), pro rata
Contracted Hours: 22.5 – 30 hours per week (3–4 days)
Job Type: Permanent
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ABOUT NEWLIFE
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated
to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our
free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with
disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with
additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career
development.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change
lives every day.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a key role in supporting the charity’s
strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, drive HR initiatives, and embed people-focused practices
that help our employees thrive.
You will partner with senior leaders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and championing best practice in all
aspects of people management, development, and engagement. This is a true generalist role with both strategic input and hands-on
delivery.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work in close partnership with the Leadership Team to understand organisational challenges and deliver effective people
strategies.
* Provide pragmatic and commercial HR advice across all disciplines, including reward, employee relations, talent management,
succession planning, and organisational change.
* Support training and development needs using tools such as training needs analyses (TNA), psychometrics, and other assessment
methods.
* Contribute to key HR initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive working culture.
* Partner with managers to address performance, absence, or disciplinary matters with a fair and consistent approach.
* Support compensation and benefits work, including benchmarking and salary reviews.
* Deliver a field-based service, including regular travel to retail locations across the UK.
* Provide generalist support to the wider People Team as required.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
ESSENTIAL
* Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role, with expertise across key areas such as employee relations, performance
management, reward, succession, and organisational design.
* A strong understanding of how HR can drive commercial and operational success.
* Demonstrable experience engaging, influencing, and coaching senior stakeholders.
* Experience using a range of tools and techniques for recruitment, training, development, and reward.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, using your initiative and sound judgement.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Willingness and ability to travel; full UK driving licence required.
DESIRABLE
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)
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WHY JOIN US?
At Newlife, we offer a role that combines purpose with impact. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that’s committed to changing
lives while enjoying the autonomy to shape your work and contribute to strategic outcomes.
We also offer:
* Flexible working hours (22.5–30 hours per week)
* Pro rata salary of £48,350 FTE including car allowance
* A supportive, inclusive working environment
* Opportunities for continued professional development
Location: Head Office, Cannock (with some travel to other sites)
Salary: £48,350 FTE (includes car allowance), pro rata
Contracted Hours: 22.5 – 30 hours per week (3–4 days)
Job Type: Permanent
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ABOUT NEWLIFE
As one of the UK’s leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, Newlife is dedicated
to making life better - for the families we serve, and for the people who help us to make that happen.
Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get the vital equipment they need, when they need it, while our
free nurse helpline offers crucial support and information – as well as a listening ear. Our campaigns help to give children with
disabilities and their families a voice, advocating for change to benefit the families we serve. And we support adults with
additional needs with volunteering and employment opportunities, providing an introduction to the workplace and a means for career
development.
Across the whole of Newlife, our teams are crucial to our success – it’s not just a job; here you’ll be helping us to change
lives every day.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a key role in supporting the charity’s
strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, drive HR initiatives, and embed people-focused practices
that help our employees thrive.
You will partner with senior leaders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor and championing best practice in all
aspects of people management, development, and engagement. This is a true generalist role with both strategic input and hands-on
delivery.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Work in close partnership with the Leadership Team to understand organisational challenges and deliver effective people
strategies.
* Provide pragmatic and commercial HR advice across all disciplines, including reward, employee relations, talent management,
succession planning, and organisational change.
* Support training and development needs using tools such as training needs analyses (TNA), psychometrics, and other assessment
methods.
* Contribute to key HR initiatives that promote employee engagement, wellbeing, and a positive working culture.
* Partner with managers to address performance, absence, or disciplinary matters with a fair and consistent approach.
* Support compensation and benefits work, including benchmarking and salary reviews.
* Deliver a field-based service, including regular travel to retail locations across the UK.
* Provide generalist support to the wider People Team as required.
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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
ESSENTIAL
* Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role, with expertise across key areas such as employee relations, performance
management, reward, succession, and organisational design.
* A strong understanding of how HR can drive commercial and operational success.
* Demonstrable experience engaging, influencing, and coaching senior stakeholders.
* Experience using a range of tools and techniques for recruitment, training, development, and reward.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, using your initiative and sound judgement.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Willingness and ability to travel; full UK driving licence required.
DESIRABLE
* CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above)
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WHY JOIN US?
At Newlife, we offer a role that combines purpose with impact. You’ll be part of a dedicated team that’s committed to changing
lives while enjoying the autonomy to shape your work and contribute to strategic outcomes.
We also offer:
* Flexible working hours (22.5–30 hours per week)
* Pro rata salary of £48,350 FTE including car allowance
* A supportive, inclusive working environment
* Opportunities for continued professional development
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.