People Business Partner

UNiDAYS; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UNiDAYS is seeking a People Business Partner to align organizational goals with effective people solutions. The role emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication in a fast-paced global business environment. With flexible working arrangements from home or campus, successful candidates will enjoy comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays

Early finish at 4 pm every Friday

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance (Vitality)

Income protection and life assurance

Enhanced parental leave pay

Flexible core hours

Team building activities

£150 home office setup allowance

Qualifications

• Effective in delivering people practices that improve UNiDAYS.
• Ability to solve problems and seek internal/external resources.
• Confidence in employment law and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Utilize people data for trend analysis and insights.
• Champion people initiatives and projects.

Skills

Change management

Effective problem solving

Clear communication

Knowledge sharing

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 5

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*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 utilise 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 and rollout of people initiatives and projects - supporting effective communication and understanding & buy-in from employees.
• Continued 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 company-wide talent assessments and compensation benchmarking & analysis, with support from the wider PBP team. May 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, focusing on outcomes.

➔ Successful in delivering people practices that lead to improvement within UNiDAYS.

• Effective problem solving: challenge the status quo, utilise data and insight to understand & analyse problems, consider different perspectives, and think creatively to achieve positive outcomes.

➔ Successful in your ability to solve problems; be resourceful and take initiative to seek internal and external resources and support when problem-solving.

• Clear communication: communicate efficiently and effectively, using your influence and coaching skills with the departments you partner with.

➔ Success is demonstrated in how well your stakeholder understands and actions people-related activities, contributing to positive engagement, morale, and retention of top talent.

• Knowledge sharing: apply your knowledge and HR theory to real-life situations.

➔ Successful application of experience and knowledge to bring employee-related work and cases to a successful resolution.

• Confidentiality: demonstrate discretion and sound judgement while working with sensitive and confidential materials, maintaining a human approach.

➔ Success looks like strong, trusting relationships, maintaining privacy, confidentiality, and employee dignity, while adhering to GDPR guidelines.

• Expertise: pursue continuous personal development, stay updated on legal changes, and build a professional network.

➔ Confidence in employment law legislation with stakeholders and teams operating within best practices.

Internal commitments

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

We have accomplished a lot since 2011, but this is just the beginning. This is your chance to make a difference within a global business. 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, delivering engagement, building affinity, and sales. We are a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM company, recognized on the UK’s Best WorkplacesTM for Wellbeing and for Women 2022.

Enjoy a fast-paced, fun, and social working environment where you can make an impact. Work location is flexible: from your campus (Nottingham or London) or from home. Your manager may ask you to attend team meetups at your campus, but otherwise, you choose your work setting. We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday plus flexible bank holidays
• Early finish at 4 pm every Friday
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private health insurance (Vitality)
• Income protection, life assurance, employee assistance program
• Enhanced parental leave pay
• Flexible core hours
• Team building activities
• Latest tech and hardware from day one
• Support for remote working, including a £150 home office setup allowance

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.