HR Business Partner

* Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review *

We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join the team and support our growing business. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, with dotted line to Region's Managing Director, the HR Business Partner (North) will support 12 sites.

The HR Business Partner will be responsible for creating the regions HR plan and implementing the HR strategy for the region with particular focus on retention, colleague engagement, culture, wellbeing, people development and performance management. The post holder will either lead, and manage a Regional HR Advisor, or be supported by a HR Advisor on specific projects or challenges, as and when required.

HR Business Partner duties include but are not limited to:

• Partner with Managing Director to support the regions growth, performance and future objectives.
• Lead on projects to drive colleague engagement and retention across the region and division including the Your Say Forum, Colleague Engagement surveys and other initiatives
• Provide advice, guidance and specialist input on change management initiatives including organisational restructures, mergers and acquisitions, TUPE transfers, and contract and tender bids
• Analyse data and use to inform and drive local site, regional and divisional initiatives in recruitment, processes, retention and engagement

What we would like from the HR Business Partner:

• Ideally CIPD qualified to either level 5 or 7 - desirable
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices - essential
• Strong commercial understanding and focus
• Proven experience of working in a Business Partner role and experience of operating in a matrix / shared services model
• Experience of working in a multi-site organisation and providing advice remotely
• Must have sound experience in interrogating HR data and presenting findings in an analytic format.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have driving licence and access to car.
• Must have worked in a matrix structure and supported multi-sites
• Must live in one of the Regions. Buckinghamshire, Sussex, South East London, North East, Yorkshire, North West or East Midlands

What we would like to give you:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off
• Online discounts and cashback rewards
• SMART pension
• Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• Employee referral scheme
• Career pathways programme

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.