HR business partner - Permanent - Full Time

HR business partner - Permanent - Full TimeID: 311046Job Specialism: Non-FrontlineLocation: BirminghamSalary: 47,892Closing Date: Friday, 15th May 2026

About the role

Were looking for aHR business partnerto play a pivotal role within our People Team, supporting theHead of HR business partneringto deliver high-impact, strategic people partnerships across Sense.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident HR business partner to deliver high-impact, practical employee relations support and HR business partnering across designated business areas. Acting as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers, the role provides strategic and operational people support while offering day-to-day professional support to HRadvice team

Key responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive, high-quality HR business partnering service to leaders and managers within designated areas, advising on complex and high-risk people matters.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management teams, influencing decision-making to support organisational strategy,performanceand employee engagement.
• Work closely with leaders and managers to translate strategic priorities into clear workforce,peopleand capability plans.
• Identifycurrent and emerging people trends,risksand opportunities, developing pragmatic and innovative solutions.

About you

Youll be an experienced, people-focused HR professional who can confidently balance strategic influence with operational leadership.

Essential requirements:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experiencein an HRbusinesspartner or HRmanager role within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability tooperateas a pragmatic advisor to leaders and managers, influencing at management level.
• Strong experience in employee relations and supporting organisational change.
• Experience of providing day-to-day supervision to HRadvisors or equivalent rolesin collaboration with the HR manager.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, with sound judgement and a pragmatic, risk-aware approach.

Desirable:

• Experience of working in the charity, not-for-profit, or social care sector.
• Experience of delivering people projects or acting as a subject matter expert in a specialist HR area.

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

Were proud to be aDisability confident leaderand a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview, in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

• If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
• Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
• For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented Global Majority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

Precise Location: 750 Bristol Road, , Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NA, United Kingdom