People Business Partner

Be a trusted partner. Shape culture. Enable great performance. At Teign Housing , were here to deliver homes people love, from a landlord you can trust. To help us achieve that, were looking for a People Business Partner who can combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery working alongside leaders to build capability, drive performance and create a culture where people thrive. Why this role matters This is a true business partnering role not just advising, but shaping outcomes. You will: Translate organisational goals into practical people solutions Work closely with leaders to drive performance, engagement and capability Use data and insight to inform decisions and improvements Build confident, capable managers who deliver great outcomes Youll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy and helping the organisation continuously improve. What you will be doing Strategic partnering & influence: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and managers Co-create people plans aligned to organisational priorities Act as a coach, mentor and critical friend providing challenge and support Use workforce data and insight to guide decision-making Employee relations & policy expertise: Provide expert advice across the full employee lifecycle Support complex cases including performance, absence, change, and employee relations Develop and evolve policies that are modern, inclusive and legally compliant Talent, capability & culture: Work with the Talent & OD Partner to support recruitment, succession and workforce planning Identify capability gaps and shape development solutions Support initiatives that improve engagement, wellbeing and culture Champion values-led leadership and high performance Change & continuous improvement: Partner with services to support change, transformation, and organisational development Contribute to people projects such as EDI&B, wellbeing, and digital HR improvements Help shape a progressive, forward-thinking People Service Data, systems & modern HR practice: Use HR systems and data to drive evidence-based decisions Promote digital tools and self-service approaches Ensure compliance, governance, and accurate people data Leadership & collaboration: Line manage and support team members to perform at their best Build strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation Facilitate workshops and conversations that drive understanding and improvement What you will bring Were looking for a credible, proactive HR professional who can balance strategy with delivery. Experience & expertise: Strong generalist HR experience in a business partnering role Proven track record of influencing leaders and supporting organisational change Experience managing complex employee relations issues Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice Experience using data and HR systems to support decisions Skills that make the difference: Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills Analytical and able to turn insight into action Strong coaching and facilitation capability Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities Your style: Collaborative, credible, and solutions-focused Confident in challenging constructively Values-driven, with a strong commitment to EDI&B Focused on outcomes that make a real difference Our values (and how we work) At Teign Housing, how we work matters: We are One Team We are Friendly We Listen & Learn Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week. Closing date: 25 th August 2026. Interview date: TBC. Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable candidate apply. Teign Housing is committed to its policy on equality and diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Registered charity no. 1112196. TPBN1_UKTJ