OverviewAt Freedom Leisure, we're all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. We run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it\'s our people who make the difference. As one of the UK\'s leading charitable leisure trusts, we are committed to Improving Lives Through Leisure. We help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone. We strive to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive.We are looking for a solutions-oriented Regional HR Business Partner to support our teams across the East of England (e.g. Great Yarmouth, Essex), Milton Keynes and North Northamptonshire. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at delivering practical HR support that keeps operations running smoothly, this role is for you.In this position, you\'ll be the go-to expert for day-to-day HR matters—managing employee relations, supporting line managers, ensuring compliance, and helping to implement HR policies and procedures consistently across the region. Your focus will be on enabling teams to perform at their best by resolving issues quickly, maintaining high standards, and fostering a positive working environment.Job PurposeTo deliver professional, proactive and pragmatic generalist HR support across all Freedom Leisure sites giving commercial, practical and legally compliant advice that supports the attainment of commercial business objectives and drives organisational success.The role holder will work in partnership with management teams (central functions and site-based) on a broad range of topics including employment law, terms & conditions, performance and absence management, dealing with unions, TUPE processes, remuneration and organisational development. Additionally, the role holder will work in close collaboration with the HR Director, Senior HR Business Partner and the other Regional HR Business Partners to drive forward HR topics that have a positive business-wide impact.Key RelationshipsExecutive Leadership TeamOperations DirectorRegional & Area ManagersCentre Management TeamsEmployeesHR DepartmentSupport function teamsOther external bodies as appropriate (e.g. ACAS, Unions, OHP providers)ResponsibilitiesWork in close partnership with Business Managers on a broad range of HR topics, providing pragmatic, timely and commercially-savvy HR advice; assist Managers to achieve business goals and drive performance in their centres through successful delivery of people initiatives.Manage, monitor and record HR casework, advising managers on complex employee relations, employment law and relevant legislation; support and participate in grievance and disciplinary investigations and hearings as appropriate, including appeal hearings.Lead mobilisation of new contracts and centres from a people perspective, with a focus on TUPE and transfer/integration of new staff in a compliant, best-practice manner.Continuously review policies and procedures, implementing changes as required; ensure all legislative advice is up to date, consistent and clearly communicated.Report on relevant HR metrics and KPIs; monitor and advise on absence triggers, performance management and general employee life cycle.Proactively suggest and support improvements and initiatives using HR data to meet business needs in areas such as remuneration, recruitment, retention, attendance and performance management.Collaborate with the Senior HRBP on business-wide, future-focused people initiatives (talent acquisition and management, succession planning, employee engagement, ED&I and employee voice).Take the lead on specific projects to drive positive improvements in staff engagement and retention across the business.Develop the HR service to add value and improve performance across the business.Home / Field based with frequent site visits and occasional overnight stays.Key Experience, Qualifications And SkillsEssentialExperience of working in a generalist HR role, managing a high volume of cases and providing advice and support to managers at different levels of seniority.Experience of working in a fast-paced, customer-focused, multi-site environment, ideally within leisure, retail or hospitality.Experience of supporting change management including restructuring.Exposure to resourcing, employee development and compensation & benefits in previous roles.Experience of working with HR systems including an ATS, HRIS and LMS.DesirableCIPD qualified Level 5 or 7 desirable (but not essential).Experience of supporting TUPE processes.Experience of leading HR related projects.Experience of implementing an HRIS.BenefitsMy Staff Shop, our staff benefit scheme, offering discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and everyday spending.Discounted staff membership (including family members)Incremental holidaysEmployee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential counsellingCompany pensionVarious insurance and saving schemesFinancial adviceCycle-to-work and car leasing schemes (salaried staff only)Fully funded training and career progression opportunitiesClosing date: 18 October 2025Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + £2,220 Car AllowanceIf you have any questions relating to this opportunity please email jobs@freedom-leisure.co.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr