People Business Partner

Company: Rochdale Boroughwide Housing
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a People Business Partner to join us on our exciting transformation journey, embedding People Partnering within RBH. A true People / HR generalist, you will operate in a business partner model, supported by a People Adviser meaning you will also lead a high‑quality people advisory service, working with managers, key stakeholders and teams across the business to create positive business outcomes and people solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Operate in a business partner model, supported by a People Adviser.
  • Lead a high‑quality people advisory service, working with managers, key stakeholders and teams across the business to create positive business outcomes and people solutions.
  • Coach, guide and support managers, delivering training and being integral in the development and review of people policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
  • Manage high‑level, complex or escalated employment relations casework including disciplinary, grievance, absence management, change management up to and including tribunal.

Qualifications

  • CIPD qualified (level 5) / Associate CIPD membership or equivalent experience.
  • Experience developing people policies and procedures in line with best practice.
  • Comfortable coaching and influencing line managers and business leaders.
  • Experience of change management (including redundancy and TUPE) and working with trade unions.

Job Type

Permanent, Part‑time – 29 hours per week (flexible to work over 4 or 5 days).

Are you an experienced, proactive HR professional with the drive to make a difference?

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Posted: May 31st, 2026