HR Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a proactive HR Business Partner to join their dynamic team in the East Midlands. This role is pivotal in developing and executing a People Plan that aligns with the Group's strategy, focusing on organization design, talent attraction, and employee relations. You will partner with business leaders, enhancing HR engagement and optimizing people performance. This opportunity promises significant career development and professional exposure in a vibrant retail environment, making it ideal for a commercially-minded HR professional eager to make a lasting impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a retail environment.
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a People Plan aligned with Group People strategy.
• Support managers in managing employee relations and talent processes.

Skills

HR Business Partnering

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Organisation Design

Succession Planning

Commercial Acumen

Education

CIPD Qualification

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Macmillan Davies are seeking to appoint an HR Business Partner for a role based in the East Midlands.

The company operates as a well-recognised, multi-channel retailer known for its dynamic approach.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and execute a People Plan for specific business areas, aligning with the overall Group People strategy.

Main focus areas include organisation design, ensuring roles and structures are appropriate, as well as talent attraction, retention, and development to support succession planning.

The role also involves supporting managers in proactively managing employee relations issues.

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and implement the People Plan for designated functions, supporting the Group-wide People strategy.
2. Enhance HR engagement and improve the quality of HR outputs.
3. Partner with business leaders to deliver HR solutions that optimise people performance, strategy, and engagement.
4. Support line managers on employee relations matters and develop suitable solutions.
5. Provide organisational design support to ensure efficient structures across business units.
6. Assist managers in recruiting, retaining, and managing a growing workforce.
7. Coordinate with the internal talent team to implement talent processes, including succession and workforce planning.
8. Collaborate on delivering transformational people change projects.

The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded HR Business Partner capable of supporting various Head Office functions and integrating into the Business Partnering team.

This role will test your generalist HR expertise, requiring a credible, commercially-minded professional skilled at managing a broad range of tasks and projects to completion.

Your approach should be solution-oriented, valuing judgment and knowledge in the business context.

You will engage with entrepreneurial leaders who expect excellence.

As with many retail businesses, attendance at the site is expected daily, with the Head Office located in Nottinghamshire.

If you are proactive, commercially astute, and capable of building long-term relationships, this opportunity offers significant career development and professional exposure.

If you are considering a move and wish to explore whether your career goals align with this business, please apply to this attractive opportunity.