HR Business Partner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Newcastle upon Tyne
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,280 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources
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SKILLS

Employee Relations Sickness Absence Management HR Advice HR Guidance HR Policies Stakeholder Management Workforce Planning HR Processes

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HR Business Partner

#### About the role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a rapidly expanding charity based in Newcastle as a HR Business Partner on a 6 month fixed-term contract. This is a part-time role, ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in supporting managers across the organisation, providing expert HR advice and guidance. You will be heavily involved in employee relations, with a particular focus on managing sickness absence and supporting a range of generalist HR activities. Key Responsibilities - Provide proactive HR support and guidance to managers - Manage a high volume of employee relations cases, including complex issues - Lead on sickness absence management, ensuring best practice and consistency - Support organisational change and workforce planning initiatives - Ensure HR policies and procedures are applied effectively - Contribute to the ongoing development of HR processes About You - Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor role - Strong employee relations background, with confidence handling complex cases - Experience managing sickness absence cases end-to-end - CIPD qualified (or equivalent experience) - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills - Able to work independently in a dynamic and evolving environment What’s on Offer - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing charity - Flexible, part-time working arrangement - Supportive and collaborative team environment NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.communities we serve, and enforce a zero-tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

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#### Job Details - Posted: 7 days ago - Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear - Job Type: [Permanent](/jobs/permanent-1) - Salary: £33,280 - Job Ref: 61704

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