HR Business Partner - part time
Location: Northallerton & Hybrid (occasional travel to sites across North Yorkshire)
Contract: Permanent - CURRENT AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
Hours: Part time (minimum of two days per week)
Salary: £54,696 - £58,431 (PO 12-15) pro rata
Closing Date: Friday 7th August at 9.00am
We are recruiting for a strategic HR professional who thrives on influencing, partnering and driving organisational success through people.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic people decisions, support organisational transformation and make a real difference to our people, leaders and communities, all while working as part of a supportive and forward-thinking People Services team.
We're looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to play a key role in shaping workforce strategy, supporting leaders and delivering meaningful people solutions across the organisation.
Working closely with senior leaders, you'll provide expert advice on complex people matters, workforce planning, organisational change, employee relations and leadership development. You'll act as a trusted advisor, using data and insight to influence decision-making, improve performance and support the delivery of our organisational priorities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, challenging constructively and helping leaders create high-performing, engaged teams.
What You'll Bring
- Degree-level education (or equivalent).
- CIPD qualification and/or professional HR membership.
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner.
- Strong employee relations and people management expertise.
- Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into meaningful insights.
- A collaborative, solutions-focused and adaptable approach.
- Ability to travel across North Yorkshire as required.
Ready to help shape the future of our workforce? We'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Working for the emergency services is both meaningful and impactful. At North Yorkshire Police & North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re committed to helping colleagues reach their full potential in a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment. We value diverse perspectives and actively promote staff wellbeing so everyone can thrive. Please visit our websites to learn more about our organisation.
We’re also proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and professional growth:
- Local Government Pension Scheme – secure and competitive retirement planning
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme – access to affordable vehicle leasing options
- Generous Annual Leave – 24 days rising to 30 with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Health Cash Plan
- Blue Light Discount – enjoy savings at major retailers and services
- Flexi-Time for Staff Roles – tailor your working hours to suit your lifestyle while meeting team objectives
- Access to Trade Union Membership – opportunity to join UNISON
- Inclusion & Diversity Networks – connect with colleagues and contribute to a culture of belonging
- Health & Wellbeing Services – access to resources that support your physical and mental health
To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the UK, with no restrictions on your employment
- Internal applicants must have successfully completed their probation period
- Meet residency requirements for RV Level Vetting – minimum 3 years UK residency
Your Application
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are equal opportunity employers. Both organisations are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real‑life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI‑written responses.
Safer Recruitment
North Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references, and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
Ready to Apply?
As part of our selection process, we’ll assess your skills and experience against the requirements of the role. We therefore encourage you to take your time to tailor your application, ensuring your responses align with the job advert and role profile.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 21st August at Northallerton.
We look forward to receiving your online application.
