HR People Partner

RG Setsquare; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial cleaning company is seeking a Senior People Partner in London, offering a hybrid work model. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing ER cases, leading TUPE transfers, and supporting redundancy processes. Strong stakeholder management, coaching skills, and knowledge of UK employment law are essential for this role. Join a workplace committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for its team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner in a large multi-site organisation.
• Strong track record of managing complex ER casework independently.
• Significant experience in leading TUPE transfers and mobilisations.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead advisor on ER cases and provide guidance to managers.
• Support HR aspects of TUPE transfers, ensuring compliance and clear communication.
• Provide HR expertise on redundancy programmes and workforce restructuring.

Skills

Employee Relations expertise

Stakeholder management

Coaching skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Senior People Partner – London – Hybrid 3 days

Fantastic career opportunity. My clients are a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services company, employing over 7,000 colleagues across multiple client sites. Their workforce is at the centre of everything they do, and they are committed to creating a safe, fair, and supportive environment where every colleague can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations (ER)
  • Act as the lead advisor on complex and sensitive ER cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance issues.
  • Provide guidance and coaching to managers to handle ER cases effectively and consistently.
  • Ensure all ER matters are managed in line with employment legislation, company policy, and best practice.
  • Identify ER trends and risks, and recommend proactive interventions to reduce issues.
• TUPE & Mobilisation
  • Support on the HR aspects of TUPE in- and out-transfers, ensuring full compliance with legislation.
  • Coordinate consultation processes with colleagues and trade unions, ensuring clear and transparent communication.
  • Partner with operations and client teams to deliver smooth contract mobilisations and demobilisations.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on TUPE, providing training and guidance to operational leaders.
• Redundancy & Change Programmes
  • Provide HR expertise on redundancy programmes, including consultation planning, communication, and compliance.
  • Support managers in delivering fair and legally compliant redundancy processes.
  • Advise on workforce restructuring, redeployment, and change initiatives to support business needs.
  • Ensure colleague experience is prioritised during periods of change.
• Stakeholder Support & Leadership
  • Partner with operational and functional leaders to resolve people issues in a timely and effective way.
  • Build strong relationships with trade union representatives, promoting collaborative working.
  • Provide coaching, challenge, and support to leaders on people management capability.
  • Escalate risks appropriately, balancing legal, ethical, and commercial considerations.

Experience & Skills Required

• Proven experience as a Senior HR Business Partner / People Partner in a large, multi-site organisation with a significant frontline workforce.
• Strong track record of managing complex ER casework independently.
• Significant experience in leading TUPE transfers and mobilisations.
• Demonstrated expertise in redundancy and organisational change programmes.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy