HR Business Partner

Nationwide Platforms; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional HR Business Partner to join the HR team at Nationwide Platforms. Nationwide Platforms is a fast-growing commercial business, and as we continue to go from strength to strength, we are proud to be a support function integral to its growth.

Reporting into the Head of HR Business Partnering and working closely alongside other HRBPs, Regional Advisors, and the centralised HR Shared Service function, you will be responsible for managing the HR contribution for a specific region and division within the organisation. As HR Business Partner your role will be to support the midterm plan and strategic objectives within your region/division through effective operational and strategic solutions.

Based in the Midlands/South Midlands Region, we are looking for someone who isn't opposed to a little travel, as engagement with all locations within the Region is key, but also able to do nationwide travel from time to time. You must be CIPD qualified, have proven HR generalist experience, be a credible influencer and communicator, and have strong commercial business awareness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implementation of the Group UK Annual People Plan and supporting KPIs.
2. Ownership of the Region/Business Unit annual performance appraisal process and ensure the process continues to drive performance to meet business needs through ongoing review.
3. Play an active role in employee engagement activities across the business.
4. Lead and drive HR projects as required from time to time, working with the Wider HR Function and stakeholders across the Business and its effectiveness within the business.
5. Drive the effective delivery of change initiatives within Region/Business Unit areas of responsibility.
6. Provide advice to the Regional Management team in the development of resourcing, succession, and recruitment plans.
7. Work in conjunction with the Regional Directors to develop business plans/structure change plans as required to improve the effectiveness of the regional structures.
8. Provide consultancy and advice to line managers and employees in HR matters and change programs.
9. Provide first line management advice and support with regard to all HR matters, in line with company policy and local employment law.
10. Manage regional headcount within budget requirements and constraints.
11. Contribute to the formation of HR policies to support the needs of the business.
12. Ensure key HR KPIs are measured and achieved.

Qualifications/Experience

1. Qualified HR Professional (CIPD qualified).
2. Demonstrate the ability to challenge, build credibility, and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation to influence change.
3. Coaching.
4. Proven generalist HR experience and knowledge across all functions including Performance Management, ER, Reward, and Succession planning.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. A strong understanding of commercial business requirements.
7. Ability to multitask and prioritise workloads.
8. Excellent time management and organisational skills.
9. Ability to be flexible in relation to work locations at short notice.
10. Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills.

Rewards and Benefits:

The successful candidates will receive a salary from £40,000 pa, car/car allowance, a contributory pension, BUPA medical, life assurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and there is a childcare voucher scheme.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms, and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award-winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long-standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment.