Broadstone have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects to join their team.
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, London, Redditch, Sheffield.

WHO ARE WE?

Broadstone is a thriving consultancy offering a wide range of services in pensions, investments, and employee benefits. Established in 1989, the business has grown from a small team to a workforce of nearly 800, brought together by a desire to provide a personal, expert service to all who put their faith in us. We take pride in assisting small and medium sized pension schemes who lack the time or resources to address increasingly challenging issues themselves.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do and drive us forward every day. We strive to attract, develop, and retain high quality talent to work together to provide the best possible client outcomes. Our team feel empowered to share ideas to continuously improve our business. The impressive results of both client and staff surveys are a source of great pride.
Broadstone are committed to building an inclusive working environment, valuing diversity, equity and inclusion based on age, background, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or sexual orientation.
We operate out of 13 regional hubs stretching from London to Glasgow.
People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects – The Role:
We are seeking a proactive and solutions-focused People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects to join our dynamic and collaborative People Team. This is a critical role that blends hands-on employee relations expertise with the opportunity to lead and support a range of strategic HR initiatives that contribute to Broadstone’s continued growth and evolution.
Working closely with leaders across the business, you will act as a trusted advisor on a wide range of people matters while also delivering projects that support our high-performance, people-first culture.

People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects – Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and support to managers on a range of complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management processes, driving timely and effective resolutions.
• Coach and develop line managers to increase confidence and capability in managing people issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal legal, compliance, and risk colleagues to mitigate employee relations risk and uphold best practice.
• Support and lead HR projects and change initiatives including policy development, organisational change, well-being programmes, and employee engagement.
• Analyse HR and ER data to identify trends and proactively recommend solutions that improve employee experience and minimise risk.
• Partner with colleagues across the People function – including Operations, Talent and L&D – to ensure integrated and aligned people solutions that meet business needs.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture where employees feel supported and empowered.

People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects – You:

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role with a strong focus on employee relations, ideally within a professional or financial services environment.
• Confident managing complex casework and able to navigate sensitive issues with sound judgement, empathy, and professionalism.
• Track record of contributing to or leading HR projects and change initiatives.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and best practice HR approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility across all levels.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.

People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects – Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with option of buying more)
• Group Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Generous pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Additional optional benefits to best suit your lifestyle
• Social events
• Volunteering opportunities

To submit your application for this exciting People Partner – Employee Relations & Projects opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.
If you are interested in this opportunity and wish to have a confidential conversation about the scope and expectations, please contact ewan.wood@broadstone.co.uk.
Broadstone reserves the right to close our vacancies early and will endeavour to respond to all applicants. However, if for any reason you have not heard back within 28 days of applying, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• What is your current right to work status in the UK (e.g. British citizen, post study work visa, dependent visa etc.)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sheffield S9 1XH
Reference ID: VN14

• Provide expert advice and support to managers on a range of complex employee relations matters, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant outcomes.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management processes, driving timely and effective resolutions.
• Coach and develop line managers to increase confidence and capability in managing people issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal legal, compliance, and risk colleagues to mitigate employee relations risk and uphold best practice.
• Support and lead HR projects and change initiatives including policy development, organisational change, well-being programmes, and employee engagement.
• Analyse HR and ER data to identify trends and proactively recommend solutions that improve employee experience and minimise risk.
• Partner with colleagues across the People function – including Operations, Talent and L&D – to ensure integrated and aligned people solutions that meet business needs.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and values-driven culture where employees feel supported and empowered