HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner   Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Work Type: Home-based Location: Remote – with regular travel to London and operational locations Hours: 35 per week At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves a better life. Every day, we work to improve the quality of life for people severely affected by mental illness — and we know our people are at the heart of making that happen. We’re looking for a values‑driven, forward‑thinking HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our People & OD team. This is your opportunity to influence organisational culture, champion equity and inclusion, and support leaders to create high‑performing, compassionate teams. About the role As our HR Business Partner, you’ll act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders across the organisation. You’ll work in partnership with Directors, Associate Directors and Heads of Department to deliver people‑led solutions that are fair, equitable and aligned to our values. You’ll combine expert employee relations practice with strategic insight — drawing on data, organisational understanding and your coaching skills to help leaders make confident, informed decisions. You’ll play a pivotal role in organisational change activity, workforce planning and embedding inclusive, values‑led people management practices. A key part of this role is championing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion — ensuring fairness, belonging and equitable outcomes are woven through everything we do. Responsibilities Strategic Partnering Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, acting as a coach and critical friend. Provide relevant, pragmatic people advice grounded in a deep understanding of your service areas. Use workforce data and insights to inform decisions, spot risks and support continuous improvement.    Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Champion inclusive, equitable people practices across all HR activity. Support leaders to meet their responsibilities under equality legislation. Identify disparities in people data and support targeted interventions. Challenge bias and inequity constructively and professionally.   Employee Relations Lead and advise on complex ER cases, ensuring fair, legally compliant processes. Coach managers to handle people issues early and confidently. Support the preparation of cases for hearings and tribunals where required.   Organisational Change Lead or support restructures, TUPE, and transformation activity. Help leaders communicate change effectively and manage its impact on colleagues. Work with L&D colleagues to strengthen capability, engagement and wellbeing.   Policy, Governance & Best Practice Contribute to developing and reviewing inclusive HR policies. Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies across the organisation. Maintain up‑to‑date employment law knowledge and share learning across the HR team.   Leadership & Professional Practice Support or mentor junior HR colleagues (where applicable). Model inclusive leadership and Rethink values. Commit to continuous professional development and maintain professional accreditation. Person Specification Essential criteria Ability to regularly travel to London and operational locations as required by the business. CIPD Level 5 qualification (minimum) or equivalent professional experience. Full UK Driving Licence. Significant HRBP or senior HR experience within a complex organisation. Strong, up‑to‑date employment law knowledge applied pragmatically. Proven experience managing complex ER cases with confidence and sensitivity. Experience supporting organisational change, including restructures and TUPE. Ability to interpret workforce data and use insights to inform decisions. Demonstrable experience building credible, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders. Strong influencing, coaching and problem‑solving skills. A clear commitment to ED&I, with experience embedding equitable and inclusive people practices. Confidence to challenge bias, inequity or exclusion constructively.  Desirable criteria CIPD Level 7 / MCIPD or working towards. Experience mentoring or supporting junior HR colleagues. Experience in the charity or public sector environment. Experience supporting tribunal preparation or presenting at hearings. Familiarity with using HR systems, dashboards or people analytics tools.   ** We are expecting a high volume of applications and may need to close this advert early. Please complete applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.