Job Description

HR Business Partner
Greater Manchester (Hybrid with travel across the North-West)
Full-time | Permanent
345,000 - 350,000 per annum
Summary
Tide Partnership is proud to be working with a values-led residential childrens care provider, looking to expand their People team with an experienced HR Business Partner.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where safeguarding, compliance, and leadership development are at the heart of their work. Youll be part of a people-first culture where HR is trusted to lead, influence, and shape the future.
The Role
Aligned to the Regional Managing Director, youll be the key strategic HR lead across a group of residential services.
With multiple acquisitions and differing service cultures across the patch, were looking for someone adaptable a true chameleon who can flex their style, build strong relationships, and provide tailored support to leaders at all levels.
Youll be confident working in regulated care environments, with a strong grip on employment law, safeguarding, and risk management. You'll also be someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves designing and facilitating leadership sessions, coaching new managers, and helping embed a consistent, positive culture.
Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Regional MD and operational leaders to drive cultural alignment and people strategy
• Build leadership capability by coaching and supporting newly appointed and developing managers
• Design, facilitate and roll out leadership development programmes when required
• Provide expert advice on safeguarding-related HR issues and safer recruitment practices
• Manage complex employee relations and long-term absence cases
• Support risk and compliance by contributing to audits, inspections, and risk registers
• Present people insights to senior stakeholders in a confident, narrative-led way
• Deliver tailored HR support across a diverse, multi-site organisation

Benefits Include

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• High-trust, values-led working culture
• Close partnership with regional leadership
• Career development opportunities and L&D ownership
• Generous annual leave

Travel Requirements
This is a regional role. Youll need to travel regularly across the North-West, so a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or Senior Advisor role within care, healthcare, education or another regulated sector
• Strong knowledge of employment law and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experienced facilitator with a track record of delivering leadership or management development initiatives
• Comfortable navigating complex ER issues and organisational risk
• Adaptable communicator able to work across multiple service cultures

Desirable Criteria

• Background in residential childrens services
• CIPD Level 5 or above
• Experience of HR in organisations with acquisition, merger, or cultural integration challenges
• Familiarity with risk registers and regulatory inspections
• Strong analytical skills with experience using people data to shape decisions

Tide Partnership is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. Tide Partnership Ltd is a limited company registered in England & Wales (Registered Number: 12788363) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. If you'd like any information on how we process your data, please see our Privacy Policy.