HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner 

Hybrid – Regular travel across East Midlands

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Competitive

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking community equipment services provider that is committed to enabling you to thrive in your career.

Become our new HR Business Partner  at Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd, and play a key role in shaping a positive, people-focused culture while supporting organisational success.

With ongoing development programmes, high-quality internal training and strong leadership, we will support your continuous professional growth while you deliver exceptional, person-centred HR support.

You’ll join a knowledgeable and ambitious HR team that embodies Medequip’s values and is committed to supporting colleagues across the organisation.

Who are Medequip?

Medequip is the UK’s leading provider of medical and community equipment services, supporting local authorities and the NHS. We empower people to remain independent at home by delivering essential equipment and high-quality support services across the country.

About the Role

As the HR Business Partner, you will be a trusted advisor to regional and local management teams, providing expert guidance across all HR and ER matters. You will manage complex casework, support business change, lead TUPE activity, and partner closely with stakeholders to drive engagement, capability and organisational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of regional/local management teams
• Partner with the business to design, deliver and review HR objectives aligned to business and regional strategies
• Report on and achieve HR KPIs (engagement, attrition, absence, compliance)
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and HR standards, reviewing and updating as needed
• Lead and manage all day-to-day HR and ER matters including TUPE transfers, disciplinary, grievance, performance, and absence management
• Hold monthly BIM meetings and HR clinics across all sites
• Maintain effective communication channels across all depots and internal teams
• Lead on recruiting and attracting talent to support current and future business needs
• Deliver training and development initiatives to build capability and support succession planning
• Coach and develop senior and middle managers to drive performance and engagement
• Foster a positive, inclusive culture to boost engagement and reduce turnover
• Lead or contribute to HR, business, and wellbeing projects
• Manage all administrative tasks associated with the role
• Visit regional locations regularly, providing in-person support as required
• Undertake additional reasonable duties to meet business needs

About You

Above all, you will champion our values:

• We keep our promises
• We empower accountability
• We help with empathy, dignity, courtesy and kindness
• We show respect and build trust
• We believe in teamwork and take pride in our work
• We encourage innovation and growth through technology
• We embrace change and strive for excellence
• We deliver safe, effective and efficient healthcare solutions

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience as a HR Generalist or HR Business Partner
• Strong ER background, including complex casework and TUPE
• Recruitment experience (essential)
• CIPD Level 5 or 7 (desirable)
• Proven leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness and business partnering experience

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company bonus
• Car allowance
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare scheme
• Life assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Care First employee assistance programme (including counselling)
• Various staff discounts
• Free DBS check

We welcome applications from all sections of the community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process—please let us know if you require any.

We take data privacy seriously and process all information in accordance with GDPR. Medequip’s Privacy Notice outlines how your information is managed during recruitment.

This role may require an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.