Human Resources Business Partner

Kohler; St Andrews; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Free meals on duty

Complimentary fitness centre access

Employee discounts across hotel, spa,餐

Cycle2Work scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Global recognition programme

Free onsite parking

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Descrizione del lavoro

The Old Course Hotel, part of Kohler, is seeking an HR Business Partner to shape people strategies across the hotel as it transitions to Workday in 2027. You will work with Heads of Department to provide commercially focused people support and build trusted relationships across the organization.

You will lead employee relations, coaching managers, and driving engagement, wellbeing and organisational change, while ensuring compliance with UK employment law and HR best practices.

Competenze

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or working towards.
• Experience as HRBP or Senior HR Adviser in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers on a wide range of people matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience using HR data and reporting to support business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Partner with Heads of Department and managers to deliver effective people solutions.
• Provide guidance on employee relations including absence, performance, conduct, grievance, flexible working and family leave.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and engagement initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations casework, investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities.
• Use people data and workforce insights to support decision-making.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Workday.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and company policies.

Conoscenze

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Coaching managers

Change management

HR data reporting

Communication

Formazione

CIPD Level 5

Descrizione del lavoro

HR Business Partner

Shape the future of people at the Old Course Hotel

With the implementation of Workday in 2027 and preparations for The Open's return to St Andrews, there has never been a more exciting time to join the Human Resources team at the award-winning Old Course Hotel.

Reporting to the HR Manager and working as part of a collaborative team of five HR professionals, you'll be a trusted advisor to leaders across the Hotel, helping shape people decisions, strengthen management capability and create an exceptional associate experience.

From employee relations and organisational change to talent development, workforce planning and digital transformation, you'll play a key role in driving business success through people.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence, challenge, coach and make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

At the heart of the world's greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel is an AA 5 Red Star luxury hotel renowned for exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences.

Part of Kohler Company, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe exceptional guest experiences start with exceptional associate experiences, which is why we're committed to investing in our people, supporting career development and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

We believe in recognising potential, developing talent and creating opportunities for our associates to grow. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, broaden your experience or take the next step in your career, you'll have access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, supported by a committed leadership team and a culture that encourages growth from within.

About the Role

This is a key role within our Human Resources team, providing professional and commercially focused people support across a range of departments throughout the Hotel.

Working closely with Heads of Department and managers, you'll build trusted relationships and support all aspects of the employee lifecycle. You'll provide expert advice on employee relations matters, coach managers, support organisational change, champion engagement and wellbeing initiatives, and help drive our people strategy forward.

As the Hotel transitions to Workday in January 2027, you'll play an important role in embedding new ways of working, supporting managers through change and helping maximise the benefits of our new HR systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Heads of Department and managers to deliver effective people solutions.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters including absence, performance, conduct, grievance, flexible working and family leave.
• Coach and develop managers to build confidence and capability.
• Support organisational change, workforce planning and engagement initiatives.
• Manage complex employee relations casework, investigations, hearings and appeals.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities.
• Use people data and workforce insights to support decision-making.
• Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of Workday.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, HR best practice and company policies.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• CIPD Level 5 qualified (or working towards).
• Previous HR Business Partner, Senior HR Adviser or similar experience within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong employee relations experience and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience coaching and influencing managers on a wide range of people matters.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience using HR data and reporting to support business decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience within hospitality, leisure, retail or another customer-focused environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting an HR systems implementation or HRIS transformation, ideally Workday.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and simplifying HR processes.
• Chartered CIPD membership.

Hours & Salary

Full Time, 40 hours per week over 5 days
£40,000 - £44,000 per annum, depending on experience

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• Free meals whilst on duty.
• Complimentary access to Kohler Waters Fitness Centre.
• Discounts across restaurants, bedrooms, spa and retail outlets.
• Kohler Group benefits and discounts.
• Perkbox rewards platform.
• Cycle2Work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Global recognition programme.
• Free onsite parking.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

The Old Course Hotel is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.