People Business Partner - Maternity cover

Sofology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant retail company is looking for a People Business Partner to join their energetic team. This field-based role involves working closely with leaders to shape and deliver an effective people strategy. Ideal candidates will have CIPD membership, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a strong background in employee relations. Join us to help create an exceptional workplace culture!

Benefits

Great holiday allowance

30% discounts on DFS and Sofology products

Access to healthcare services

Group Pension and Sharesave schemes

Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Proven background in employee relations, talent management, and succession planning.
• Ability to create an inclusive workplace culture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with business leaders to implement the people plan.
• Coach managers on performance conversations and team development.
• Support transformation programmes like restructures and culture change.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching skills

Data-informed decision making

Communication skills

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

CIPD membership or equivalent experience

Job description

People Business Partner - Maternity cover

Your new role…As a People Partner, you will join Sofology’s vibrant People team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver a compelling people strategy. This is a field-based role where you will spend the majority of your time out on the road, visiting our southern stores and supporting leaders on the ground. You will be a trusted advisor, combining commercial acumen with a passion for culture and colleague experience. Every day, you will collaborate across Centres of Excellence and the wider HR community, ensuring best practice in areas such as inclusion, learning, internal communications and employee relations. From hiring to performance, your impact will be felt throughout the colleague journey.A day in the life of…Here is a snapshot of what your day could look like:Building strong relationships with business leaders to implement the people plan for your area, balancing today's priorities with long-term goalsCoaching managers through ER cases, performance conversations and team developmentUsing data and insights to identify trends and inform decisionsCollaborating with other People Partners and HR specialists to drive connected, high-impact initiativesSupporting transformation programmes such as restructures, organisational design and culture changePromoting wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and talent initiatives to ensure we remain an exceptional place to workIn an ideal world…You are someone who lives and breathes Sofology’s values, with a blend of strategic HR experience and a genuine passion for people. Ideally, you will have:CIPD membership or equivalent experienceExcellent stakeholder management and coaching skillsA proven background in areas such as ER, talent, succession and rewardConfidence using data to inform strategy and decision-makingA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skillsA commitment to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culturePay & Perks…Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsbury’s, ASOS, and IKEA.Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.A little bit about Sofology…We’re a fun place to be and we know our people are priceless. We’re proud of our Sofologists, who roll out the red carpet to each and every one of our customers, forever working together to be bold and ambitious.We’re all about crafting an unrivalled sofa experience that leaves our customers and Sofologists in awe. We wholeheartedly embody our values, infusing them in every aspect of our work.Roll Out The Red Carpet - From browsing to buying and beyond, we always ensure a Very Important Customer experience - no ifs, no buts.A Seat for Everyone - Be yourself and feel at home. We know that different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.Bold By Design - We're a courageous brand with ambition and drive. We’ll never settle for second best and always strive for more.So, if you want to join us on the sofa, save your seat by applying now!