HR Business Partner

  • Adecco
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Dec 08, 2025
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Job Advertisement: People Partner

Location: Wakefield
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Salary Range: 48,459 - 52,194

Hybrid Working
Driving Required: Yes


Are you passionate about people and dedicated to making a difference in public services? Our client West Yorkshire Police are seeking a dynamic People Partner to join their team and elevate the profile of the People Directorate! This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to driving positive change.

What You'll Do:

As a People Partner, you will play a crucial role in providing proactive people advice and support across various districts and departments. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading by Example: Uphold the Police Code of Ethics, ensuring that values and behavioural expectations are at the forefront of decision-making.
  • Championing Diversity and Inclusion: Embrace and promote the organisation's commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) in all interactions.
  • Building Relationships: Establish strong connections with local leaders to be a trusted advisor, actively contributing to strategic discussions.
  • Driving Innovation: Represent the People Directorate by identifying opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
  • Developing Strategies: Contribute to the development of local people strategies and plans, aligning them with overall force direction.
  • Resolving Challenges: Work collaboratively to address any service delivery issues, ensuring a consistent and effective approach.

What We're Looking For:

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

  • Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or be working towards it, ideally with a Level 7 CIPD qualification.
  • Extensive experience in HR leadership within a large, diverse organisation.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR strategies, policies, and current employment law.
  • Strong leadership, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage and motivate individuals at all levels.
  • Excellent communication abilities to foster effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • You must have resided within the UK continuously for at least 5 years due to the police vetting criteria


We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

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