People Business Partner

Are you a strategic, solutions-focused HR professional who thrives in a fast-moving and people-first environment? We're supporting a leading mixed-use property management business to recruit a People Business Partner based in Manchester.

Client Details

This is an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join a high-growth, purpose-led organisation that blends residential and commercial spaces into vibrant communities. With a growing national portfolio and ambitious plans for the future, this is a chance to truly shape the people experience at scale.

Description

You'll act as a trusted advisor to operational and leadership teams, partnering with them to drive performance, employee engagement, and cultural alignment. The role spans the full employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on:

Building a high-performance, high-engagement culture
Supporting change and continuous improvement across multiple sites
Leading on complex employee relations issues and providing preventative support
Coaching and upskilling managers to lead their teams with confidence
Contributing to talent development, succession planning, and capability building
Bringing a creative, proactive approach to problem-solving and initiative design
Using data and insight to shape people strategies and improve retentionProfile

Proven experience as a People Business Partner, ideally in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in employee relations
A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - clear, persuasive, and confident across all levels
A creative mindset with the ability to design impactful people initiatives and tailor solutions to local needs
Comfortable operating with autonomy in a business that values flexibility and trust
Experience gained in the Retail, Property and Housing management or Facilities Management would be advantageous.

Job Offer

Flexible hybrid working - typically 3 days on-site
A business that is scaling quickly, with strong investor backing
A values-driven, collaborative culture where people and performance go hand in hand
The chance to make a visible impact across a unique, multi-site portfolioIf you're passionate about partnering with leaders to create meaningful change and want to work somewhere with a genuine sense of purpose, we'd love to hear from you