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People PartnerNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2SL Permanent
Posted 9 October 2026 Closing date 26 October 2026
Checked 17 hours ago · still listed on NHS Jobs Closes tomorrow · 26 Oct 2026
Dorchester South Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.1 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (20.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

People Partner

Permanent Contract

Up to £ 41,729 per annum - 37.5 hours per week - Hybrid

As a trusted partner you will provide strategic guidance, challenge thinking, and act as a valued critical friend across areas such as Retail, Clinical and Support. Helping leaders navigate complex people matters while driving high performance and positive employee experiences.

Working as part of a team you will lead and support a range of people-focused projects and initiatives, influencing business decisions on all aspects of the employee lifecycle and helping to deliver a high performing service through effective people strategies and operational tasks.

Main duties of the job

Act as the dedicated People Partner to a defined business area, building strong and effective working

relationships with managers and leaders

Provide strategic HR advice, guidance and challenge on a broad range of people matters

Coach and support managers to strengthen leadership effectiveness and people management skills

Lead and deliver HR projects and change initiatives that support organisational priorities

Support talent management, succession planning and employee development activities

Drive recruitment strategies to attract, retain and develop high-quality talent

Use people data and insights to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.

Champion best practice people management and ensure compliance with employment legislation

and organisational policies

Payroll and pension administration working closely with our third-party payroll provider

Line Manage Learning & Development Associate and Advisor

Job description

Job Purpose

  • To support the Director of People Services in the provision of a professional and efficient HR service in line with legislation and Weldmars strategic plans and operational priorities.
  • To provide focussed and professional HR advice working closely with managers to ensure effective people management that supports high quality service delivery.
  • To coach, support and advise business areas on all aspects of Employee Relations, including Disciplinary and Grievance, Mediation and conflict resolution, Capability and absence management.
  • Participate in key strategic projects providing project management and technical HR expertise.
  • Facilitate and support on driving a culture of a 'great place to work', including contributing to the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Agenda.
  • Suggest, apply and embed best practice principles and HR interventions, in line with operational goals, utilising MI and key performance metrics to inform and measure impact.
  • Facilitate initiatives to attract, develop, engage and retain talent in line with the needs of specific business areas. Partner with leaders to ensure appropriate plans are in place to create talent pipelines, succession planning and to attract high calibre candidates.
  • To line manage People Service Adviser(s) and Associates and ensure the delivery of all aspects of the employee lifecycle of staff for Weldmar Hospicecare

About us

Weldmar Hospicecare provides specialist care for adults in Dorset who have a life limiting illness, and support for their loved ones. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organisation.

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