People Business Partner

Box; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company in London is seeking an Account Manager to develop People plans and foster relationships with senior leaders. The ideal candidate will have strong coaching skills and experience in a unionized environment. This role focuses on developing team members and promoting operational excellence within the organization. Applications close on 26/08/2025.

Qualifications

• Evidence of business partnering with leaders and managers to deliver People solutions.
• Experience in a unionised environment and managing employee relations.
• Excellent communicator, persuasive and articulate.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with senior leaders for People plans.
• Coach and influence managers on people management issues.
• Develop team members for operational excellence.

Skills

Business partnering

Effective communication

Coaching skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Acting as an account manager, you will work closely with key stakeholders to build deep understanding and trusted partnerships, while championing a purpose-driven, inclusive, and forward-thinking People agenda.

• Build effective relationships with senior leaders in client areas and lead on the development of People plans bringing contemporary People practice and expertise
• Coach and influence managers and senior leaders on people management issues encouraging best practice within policy and employment legislation
• Coach and provide guidance to line managers and employees in relation to complex policy and procedure and/or sensitive employee relation cases
• Be a champion for Organisational Development and Culture priorities confidently representing these to business areas
• Develop team members, fostering a team culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Person specifications

• Evidence of business partnering with leaders and managers to deliver People solutions and activity.
• Experience of working effectively within a unionised environment and managing employee relations issues
• Excellent communicator, persuasive and articulate with the ability to challenge effectively when required
• Strong coaching skills, with the ability to influence, guide, and support at all levels to drive performance and development
• The ability to gain immediate professional credibility and confidence with colleagues and external agencies

First interviews will be held in mid-September 2025

Second interviews will be held in mid to late September 2025

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The closing date for this position is 26/08/2025 at 23:59