HR Business Partner

£40,000 - £42,000 + discretionary bonus

Are you passionate about developing people and nurturing the best talent in the industry? Do you have the skills to lead a central HR function, shape a learning culture, and ensure succession planning success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business by managing and developing their talent pipeline. You will be responsible for creating and managing processes that ensure all employees, both new and existing, reach their fullest potential. You'll lead initiatives in succession planning, learning and development, performance management, and more. Additionally, you'll manage the Central HR function, providing essential HR support and ensuring the successful implementation of HR policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Group's succession planning process, ensuring development plans are in place for future growth.
• Collaborate with department heads to maintain recruitment plans in line with business goals.
• Manage future talent programs, including apprentices, placement students, and graduates. Build relationships with schools, colleges, and universities to host careers events and support talent acquisition.
• Own and continuously improve group performance management processes, including job reviews and yearly evaluations.
• Support training and development plans across all sites, ensuring employees receive the support they need to grow and succeed.
• Work with managers to develop skills matrices, identifying gaps and addressing needs.
• Oversee the Central HR function, including employee relations and recruitment, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and ethical standards.
• Manage and develop the Central HR Coordinator and HR Assistant.
• Take on exciting ad hoc projects, ensuring team success and continuous improvement.

Is this you?

• Proven experience in Learning & Development for all levels
• Experience in implementing a learning culture and L&D strategy
• Generalist HR knowledge
• Previous experience supporting young people in apprenticeship or graduate roles
• CIPD Level 5 qualification
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Line management experience (Preferred)

What's on offer?

• £40,000 - £42,000
• Up to 8.5% discretionary bonus
• 5 day working week (just launched!)
• 26 days holidays + Bank Holidays

Give me a call if you feel like this is the role for you on 01780 480530 or email me at natalie.overland@morepeople.co.uk