People Business Partner

UNiDAYS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading student affinity network is seeking a People Business Partner to enhance people solutions and align them with organizational goals. In this dynamic role, you will engage with stakeholders to support business-critical activities and implement effective people strategies. The position offers remote working options with occasional travel to campuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and various perks aimed at enhancing the employee experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Competitive salaries

Company bonus scheme

Private health insurance

Enhanced parental leave pay

Qualifications

• Demonstrated change management skills to drive organizational improvements.
• Proven track record of analytical problem solving using data insights.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Utilize people data for trend analysis and insights.
• Implement people initiatives and ensure effective communication.

Skills

Change management

Effective problem solving

Clear communication

Knowledge sharing

Confidentiality

Expertise

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

this role is open to remote working within the UK. Successful candidates will be required to travel to their closest UNiDAYS campus (London or Nottingham) on occasion.

The role in a nutshell

As a key member of the People Business Partner team, within the People department at UNiDAYS, your role as People Business Partner will contribute to ensuring we align the priorities and objectives of UNiDAYS with the right people solutions and guidance.

The role of People Business Partner is dynamic and varied, allowing space for creativity and innovative thinking, whilst also supporting business‑critical activities.

Day to day responsibilities

• You will proactively build and maintain positive and effective relationships with stakeholders and the teams that you partner with, providing People guidance when appropriate.
• Gather and utilize people data to aid in trend analysis and gain insight to contribute to solutions, initiatives, and opportunities for learning.
• Engage with the full People department, to contribute to our overall team success.
• Champion and support the successful implementation of and rollout of people initiatives and projects – supporting effective communication and the understanding & buy‑in from employees.
• Continue learning on employee legislation and requirements related to day‑to‑day management of team members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with management and team members to improve work relationships, build morale & inclusivity, and increase productivity and retention.
• Partner with team members globally to ensure a vibrant and effective workplace.
• Provide insight on department structures, workforce planning and succession planning with guidance and support from their manager.
• Execute on company‑wide talent assessments and compensation benchmarking & analysis, with support from the wider PBP team; provide tactical support on these programs which benefit the broader PBP team.
• Ensure that people‑related admin is completed in a timely manner, along with relevant systems and people updated within working timescales. Ensure all written communication from the people team is consistent and professional.

What we need from you

What we will look for you to demonstrate in this role

• Change management – facilitate and drive change with passion and purpose, delivering people practices that improve UNiDAYS.
• Effective problem solving – challenge the status quo, utilize data and insight to analyze any problem, consider different perspectives and desired outcomes, think creatively, and drive solutions.
• Clear communication – communicate efficiently and effectively, using skills of influence and coaching with the departments you partner with.
• Knowledge sharing – apply your HR theory and knowledge to real‑life situations to bring employee‑related work and cases to successful resolution.
• Confidentiality – demonstrate discretion and sound judgement while working with sensitive materials, maintaining privacy, confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Expertise – pursue continuous personal development, stay updated on legal changes, and build a professional network to support best practices.

COMMITMENT: Internal commitments

• Evaluate and measure your own performance and seek feedback for continuous improvement.
• Ensure you complete all mandatory training and/or workshops set by the business or your manager.
• Hold CIPD Level 5 or an equivalent qualification in the people profession.

Perks

We've accomplished a lot since we started in 2011, but in many ways, this is just the beginning. This is the chance for you to get in on ground zero. An opportunity to make a difference within the business with global reach. We are the world’s largest Student Affinity Network, with over 22 million verified members in 115 markets including the US, UK, Germany, India, Canada and Australia. We work with 800 of the world’s biggest brands globally, taking their products and services into the hearts and minds of tomorrow’s professionals, delivering engagement, building affinity and sales. You’ll also be working for a Great Place to Work Certified® company who have been recognised on the UK’s Best Workplaces® for Wellbeing and UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2022 list. To find out more about our workplace initiatives, see our UK with Great Place to Work and be sure to visit our [link] for more information.

We offer a fast‑paced, fun & social working environment where you can truly make an impact. We believe that work should enhance and complement your life, which is why we leave it up to you to decide where you work. You can choose to work from your assigned campus (either Nottingham or London) or from home, whatever works best for your individual needs. Your manager may request you attend team meet‑ups at your campus but other than that it is up to you! We work hard at UNiDAYS, but we also believe in fair compensation for hard work. That’s why we’re pleased to offer all employees full access to our comprehensive benefits package.

Our perks include

• 25 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service), plus flexible bank holidays
• Competitive salaries
• 4 pm finishes every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection policy
• Life assurance policy
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Core hours with flexibility around how / when you manage your time
• Regular team building activities
• The latest tech and hardware will be supplied from day one
• Good Vibes Program – we support virtual parties, pottery classes, wellness classes and guest speakers to boost your remote working experience.
• Support for home working for all new team members. We will help assess your home set up and you can expense £150 towards any additional furniture you may need to be safe and comfortable when working from home.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.