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Posted 21 July, 2026

People Partner - 12 month FTC

Michael Page HR
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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As a People Partner, you'll work closely with leaders and managers to deliver expert people advice, support organisational change, and drive initiatives that enhance the employee experience. This is a broad partnering role with responsibility for coaching stakeholders, influencing decision-making, and using data-driven insights to support business objectives.

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Client Details

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Our client is a well-established, purpose-driven organisation undergoing a period of transformation and continued investment in its people agenda. They are seeking an experienced People Partner to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in supporting leaders, driving employee engagement and delivering people-focused initiatives.

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Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will provide expert advice and coaching across a broad range of people matters, including employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and talent development. This is a highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence decision-making, enhance the employee experience and contribute to strategic people projects across the organisation.

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Description

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  • Building strong, credible relationships with managers across your directorates.
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  • Providing expert people advice, coaching and guidance on a range of employee relations and people matters.
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  • Supporting workforce planning, talent development, succession planning and engagement initiatives.
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  • Helping implement key People projects and organisational change programmes.
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  • Using data and insight to identify trends and drive improvements in people performance and experience.
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  • Working collaboratively across the wider People team to deliver a consistent and high-quality service.
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Profile

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  • Strong coaching and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
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  • A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to people challenges.
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  • Knowledge of current people practices, frameworks and employment-related matters.
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  • Strong analytical skills and confidence interpreting people data and KPIs.
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  • Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
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Job Offer

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  • Competitive annual leave allowance, plus the opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days each year.
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  • Generous pension scheme.
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  • Enhanced sick pay provision.
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  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for well-being and support.
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  • A wide range of employee recognition and reward schemes.
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  • Access to a comprehensive employee discounts portal.
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  • Financial well-being support, including access to loan and savings initiatives.
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  • The opportunity to join a values-led organisation where you can make a genuine impact through people.
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