We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our HR Business Partner:
Provides strategic people leadership and a high-quality business partnering service to designated areas of the charity
Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to identify workforce trends, opportunities and risks, providing expert advice on workforce planning, organisational design & development, change management, employee engagement, talent management, succession planning and organisational effectiveness
Ensure critical organisational design changes driven by the customer directorate is supported through from business case to change implementation
Work collaboratively with teams across the People & Culture Directorate, the HR Business Partner provides insight and direction to ensure people initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and workforce needs
About the Human Resources team:
We’re a focused, hardworking and supportive team that cares deeply about people and creating a positive place to work
Bringing together expertise across Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Systems and People Operations, we deliver a seamless, high-quality people service
If you’re looking for a team where you’ll feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make a real impact, you’ll find it here.
What we’re looking for in our HR Business Partner:
Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a complex organisation
Experience supporting and leading organisational redesign, restructures and large-scale change programmes
Excellent influencing, negotiating and coaching skills, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where appropriate
Understanding of employee engagement, culture development, leadership effectiveness and inclusion practices
Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with sound judgement and a proactive approach
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead discussions, workshops and organisational development interventions
What we can offer you:
A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well while working remotely
Flexible working options
Access to discounted pet insurance to support your pet’s health and wellbeing
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
anonymised application form
video screening questions
competency based interview
Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.
Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.
We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation - where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals' experience and can reach and partner all areas of society - is crucial if we're to help more cats. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
There’s a place for everyone at Cats Protection and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.
Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role.