People Partner

Location: Leeds (LS15) hybrid 3 days per week onsite, with ad hoc travel to our other locations for collaboration days

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8am-4.30pm, 8.30am-5pm or 9am-5.30pm)

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a values-driven business, working alongside a passionate and supportive People team in a fast-paced environment with ambitious growth plans. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone is encouraged to bring their unique experiences and ideas.

In this dynamic generalist People role, you will primarily support our Clinical Team and one of our Ops teams.

What’s in it for you?

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In-house mental health support
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme (subject to minimum earnings)
• Long service bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• Blue light card
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & Exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
• 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders, mentoring and advising them on People matters
• Owning core People processes including Employee Relations, Performance & Pay Review, Engagement Initiatives, Benefits Administration and Communication updates
• Providing insights from stakeholders to support the Senior People Partner and Head of People in shaping the wider People Strategy and contributing to the People Roadmap
• Coaching and supporting managers on people issues, ranging from career development to managing difficult conversations, probationary reviews, absence management, performance management, investigations, disciplinaries and grievance cases including complex cases
• Providing expert guidance on People policies, employment law, and best practices; developing, reviewing, and updating policies to align with legislation; and ensuring effective communication and consistent implementation in partnership with managers and stakeholders
• Designing, organising and delivering learning/training workshops where relevant in collaboration with the Development & Wellbeing team
• Coordinating talent needs including embedding succession planning and talent mapping, ensuring we encompass our D&I strategy
• Monitoring our engagement scores/metrics and supporting the rollout of engagement activities
• Supporting People Projects as required

Who are we looking for?

• Strong experience in a similar HR Advisor/People Partner role, preferably in a high growth business environment; CIPD qualification is desirable
• A strong awareness and knowledge of Employee Relations and employment law
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Results-focused and constantly aims to deliver within agreed KPIs
• An interest and eye for spotting opportunities to improve processes and the initiative to implement change
• The ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the business
• Puts the patient at the heart of everything we do
• IT literate with good working knowledge of MS Office suite and HRIS systems

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.