HR Business Partner
Salary
£60,000 \- £65,000
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Region
South
Package
£60,000 \- £65,000
Job category/type
Adult Social Care
Date posted
19/05/2026
Job reference
OPR0000748
HR Business Partner Salary: Competitive, with excellent benefits
Location: Hybrid – across Optalis services in Wokingham, Windsor \& Maidenhead
Contract: Full\-time, permanent About Us
Optalis is a values‑driven care organisation delivering high‑quality adult social care and support services across our communities. We are on an ambitious journey of organisational development, strengthening our culture, improving governance, and building a resilient, skilled workforce for the future. As we continue to grow and mature, we are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our HR team and play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation we are becoming. The Role
As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with senior leaders, managers, and teams to provide expert guidance across the full range of people matters. You will be a trusted advisor, supporting services through change, improving performance and capability, and ensuring our people practices are consistent, fair, and aligned with our values.
You will lead on complex employee relations, workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives. You will also contribute to key programmes of work, including culture change, leadership development, and strengthening our approach to wellbeing and retention. Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that support service performance and organisational priorities.
- Provide expert advice on employee relations, including complex casework, change management, and organisational restructures.
- Lead workforce planning activity, supporting services to anticipate and respond to workforce risks, including our ageing workforce profile.
- Support managers to build capability, confidence, and consistency in people management.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, frameworks, and improvement initiatives.
- Use data and insight to inform decision‑making, identify trends, and drive proactive interventions.
- Champion our values and help embed a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture across all services.
- Work collaboratively with the wider People \& OD team to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused HR services.
You will bring credibility, confidence, and a proactive approach. You will be comfortable navigating complexity, influencing at all levels, and balancing operational demands with strategic priorities.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant HR generalist experience, ideally within a complex, multi‑site organisation.
- Is CIPD Level 5 qualified (Level 7 desirable) or has equivalent experience.
- Has strong knowledge of employment law and best practice.
- Can build strong, trusting relationships with managers and staff.
- Is resilient, solutions‑focused, and able to work with sensitivity in emotionally demanding situations.
- Brings a coaching mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Is aligned with our values and passionate about supporting a workforce that delivers high‑quality care.
- A Perkbox rewards package offering discounts on cinema, shopping, health, travel and insurance
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) rising annually to a maximum of 30 days with 8 bank holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
- An additional health and wellbeing day
- A comprehensive paid training and development programme
- Excellent career progression opportunities and support
- As a valued and integral member of the team you will have a voice in the service and forums to be heard and make a difference
- STAR awards – a reward scheme which recognises staff who have gone the extra mile
- A generous pension scheme
Please email Helen Woodland CEO to arrange an informal chat or
Email applications to helen.woodland@optalis.org
Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974\. The DBS clearance level required isEnhanced with Adult Barred list. For advice and information on disclosing criminal records you can contact Nacro’s support service on 0300123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk
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