Overview

HR Business Partner role at TieTalent (Newlife charity). 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. Job Type: Permanent.

About Newlife: Newlife is one of the UKs leading charities providing essential specialist equipment to children with disabilities, dedicated to making life better for families and the people who help them. Through grants and emergency equipment loans, we ensure children get vital equipment when they need it, while our nurse helpline offers support and information. We advocate for change to benefit families and support adults with volunteering and employment opportunities. Our teams are crucial to our success and every day you will be helping us change lives.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a commercially minded HR Business Partner to join our People Team and support the charity’s strategic goals. This role offers the opportunity to influence culture, drive HR initiatives, and embed people-focused practices that help employees thrive. You will partner with senior leaders across the organisation as a trusted advisor and champion best practice in people management, development, and engagement. This is a true generalist role with both strategic input and hands-on delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 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 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 with regular travel to retail locations across the UK.
• Provide generalist support to the wider People Team as required.

Essential

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role with expertise in employee relations, performance management, reward, succession, and organisational design.
• Strong understanding of how HR can drive commercial and operational success.
• 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 with 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).

Why Join Us?

At Newlife, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to changing lives while enjoying autonomy to shape your work and contribute to strategic outcomes. We offer flexible working hours, pro rata salary with car allowance, a supportive and inclusive working environment, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

• 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.