Senior People and Culture Business Partner

Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of ‘Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK’. We use our expertise to give government, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry, and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.

About the role

This is a critical HR role in a small national charity supporting a headcount of circa 40. The role is a combination of strategic leadership and operational HR duties. Among a wider remit, this role provides general HR guidance to managers, supports with organisational development, and is a champion of the company’s culture and values.

The postholder will also be a member of the Senior Management Team.

Responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership
• Support the development and manage the implementation of the People Strategy, identifying key risks and producing mitigation plans
• Develop and embed HR processes and services aligned with our overall organisational strategy
• Ensure the people agenda is aligned with Drinkaware’s operational needs
• Provide expert advice to SLT on organisational development initiatives
• Guide and support Drinkaware’s approach to remuneration, recognition and benefits
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives across all levels
• Lead and manage HR-related as required

HR Management
• Oversee HR processes throughout the employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding to development, retention and offboarding
• Ensure contracts, HR documentation, and policies remain up to date and compliant with employment legislation and best practices
• Provide advice and support on employee relations matters, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance
• Oversee the payroll process in collaboration with the Finance team
• Prepare reports of HR metrics/KPIs as required
• Streamline HR administration to improve efficiency

Employee Experience & Wellbeing
• Oversee and enhance the induction and onboarding process
• Support recruitment efforts and ensure the recruitment policy is current and effective
• Provide guidance to line managers on performance management and career development
• Ensure performance review processes are reviewed and updated when necessary
• Develop and implement Employee Wellbeing initiatives
• Assist in benchmarking compensation and benefits

Learning and Development
• Maintain a Learning and Development framework to guide employee growth and training opportunities
• Design and review Learning and Development policies
• Ensure Personal Development Plans are in place across all teams and support managers in their implementation
Employee Engagement & Culture
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture
• Lead efforts to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices
• Conduct and analyse employee engagement surveys, using insights to drive improvements
• Continuously review HR policies and benefits to ensure relevance and effectiveness

HR Systems & Compliance
• Maintain and improve HR/payroll systems, ensuring they meet organisational needs
• Manage external HR platforms and training resources
Manage the implementation of new HR technology solutions
Line Management
• Supervise and mentor the HR Officer, ensuring their professional development and effectiveness;
• Hold regular one-to-one meetings, providing coaching and guidance;

Budget Management
• Manage the HR budget including quarterly reforecasting
• Work closely with Finance to review results against budgets and forecasts

If you’re ready to be at the heart of the action, support exciting projects, and grow alongside a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

To apply  

You should submit an up-to-date CV and a brief covering letter that outlines how you meet the requirements for this role and what you would bring to Drinkaware.

Closing date: Sunday 23 March at 5pm

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.