We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our People, Culture & Inclusion team.

As HR Business Partner, you will work closely with managers, teams and key stakeholders across the Association to build organisational and people capability, deliver effective people solutions, and support the delivery of our strategic priorities.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining strategic partnership with operational HR support. You will play a key role in supporting managers with people-related matters, helping drive positive employee experience, engagement and performance, while ensuring legal compliance and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with managers and teams to provide expert HR advice and support
Coach and support managers to improve individual and team performance
Lead and support on employee relations matters including absence, disciplinary, grievance and capability cases
Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, redundancy, TUPE and consultation processes
Work collaboratively to develop and implement HR policies and procedures
Use people data and insight to identify trends and support business decision-making
Support talent, succession planning, learning and development initiatives
Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement activity
Support onboarding, induction, training and HR communications

About You

Has strong generalist HR experience within a business partnering environment
Has experience managing complex employee relations cases
CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) desirable
Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation
Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage a varied workload and work collaboratively across teams
Has supported organisational change and people-related projects
Builds effective relationships and quickly establishes credibility with stakeholders
Is proactive, solutions-focused and confident influencing at all levels
Has up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
Is committed to delivering an excellent people experience

Further information about working for the MND Association and full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

Hybrid working expectations: 1 day per week office attendance required.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
24/7 GP access via phone and video
Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
Enhanced pension scheme
Opportunities for training and personal development
Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.  