People Business Partner
Location: South Yorkshire
Working Hours: 37 Hours
Contract type: 12-months Fixed Term
Salary: £38,960 - £48,960
Please note, travel across this region may be expected.
Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band.
About Waythrough
Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.
Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.
Make a real difference in your community
Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.
About the RoleAs a People Business Partner, you’ll support managers across your region with effective, values‑driven people practices. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders with performance, engagement, workforce planning and day‑to‑day HR matters, while contributing to long‑term cultural and organisational development.
Key DutiesAdvise leaders on HR and people matters.
Support employee relations, ensuring compliance with employment law and policies.
Contribute to organisational change, including restructures or service transitions.
Support engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the region.
Partner with central HR teams to deliver a smooth employee experience.
Coach managers to strengthen their confidence and capability in people management.
You’re an experienced HR professional who builds strong, credible relationships and balances strategic thinking with practical support. You bring solid HR knowledge, strong communication and problem‑solving skills, and experience partnering with leaders across multiple sites. CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with a proactive, people‑focused approach.
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What We Offer
We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%
Life assurance (3× annual salary)
Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay
Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave
Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications
24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals
£500 Recommend a Friend bonus
Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership
Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good
Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
Inclusion and accessibility
Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.
We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.
If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: [email protected]
Closing Date:
2026-08-31Skills Required
- CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience as an HR/People Business Partner supporting leaders across multiple sites
- Strong knowledge of employee relations and employment law
- Experience managing organisational change including restructures or service transitions
- Experience in workforce planning, performance management, engagement and wellbeing initiatives
- Coaching and developing managers to improve people management capability
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Willingness and ability to travel across the region
What We Do
Recovery Focus is a UK national group of charities experienced in providing specialist support to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling, and domestic violence. Its mission is to inspire recovery through free, confidential support delivered in friendly local settings. The group also includes Aquarius, a Midlands charity helping people overcome harms from drugs, alcohol, and gambling.






