Job Title: HR Business Partner - 12 month FTC
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £41,234.59
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1059046
Are you an experienced HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading charity? We are seeking an HR Business Partner to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover. This role offers the opportunity to partner closely with department heads and managers to support HR operations across the employee lifecycle, from induction through to leavers. You will play a key role in implementing HR strategic initiatives that help make us a top 10 charity to work for.
About us
YMCA England & Wales supports 83 local YMCAs, advocating for vulnerable young people by providing essential building blocks for a better life—like a safe home, guidance, friendship, and employment skills. We’re committed to ensuring fairness and opportunity for all, and through our collective voice, we influence national policy and media to improve the lives of young people across the country.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Engagement & Support: Partner with managers to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and enhance productivity. Actively contribute to a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment.
HR Operations: Manage induction processes, employee relations (ER) issues, compliance, and performance appraisals. Provide expert HR advice and create necessary documentation for various HR matters.
Talent Management: Lead talent reviews and succession planning to support internal growth and development. Run training events and initiatives to promote continuous learning.
Culture & Teamwork: Foster a collaborative and supportive culture by organising training events, promoting team-building activities, and addressing HR queries across the office.
Pay & Benefits: Oversee job evaluations, handle pay concerns and support the annual pay review process.
Person Specification
CIPD Level 5+ qualification.
Experience as an HRBP or HR Advisor, ideally in charity or other fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills, emotionally intelligent, and a proactive attitude.
Commitment to the YMCA\'s ethos and values.
To apply, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience.
Our recruitment process is anonymised and candidates\' names are hidden. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, who are currently under-represented throughout YMCA England & Wales. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration, safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check.
For further information on YMCA, visit www.ymca.org.uk/about.