People & Culture Partner

Baxterstorey; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Second carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is seeking a proactive People Adviser to support managers and teams on the London contract. You will guide the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention, building trusted relationships and practical support across senior stakeholders.

Join a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities to develop your HR expertise and contribute to a high-performing workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in people management, preferably in a similar role or industry.
• Qualifications in Human Resources such as CIPD Certification
• Microsoft Office applications including SharePoint, Forms, OneDrive, Outlook
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively
• Confidentiality concerning any sensitive data and employee records
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to create professional and impactful client presentaions
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations

Responsibilities

• Lead the One Team approach for the contract in regard to People, working alongside wider WSH People Teams.
• Work collaboratively with the Heads of People across BaxterStorey, Benugo and Portico, providing practical people support and guidance to managers and employees across the contract.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders, participating in bi-weekly calls and monthly WSH meetings to support consistency and alignment in people practices, benefits and employee support across all three businesses.
• Support and coordinate the delivery of people initiatives and activities on site, working with relevant specialist teams including, but not limited to: Employment Law / Employee Relations; Learning and Development; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Wellbeing and Mental Health; Resourcing; ESG; Finance.
• Provide practical advice and guidance to managers throughout the employee lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, recognition, engagement, performance management, employee relations and retention.

Skills

People management

Communication

Leadership

Organisational skills

Discretion

Relationship building

Education

CIPD Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Forms

OneDrive

Job description

BaxterStorey is seeking a proactive People Adviser to support managers and teams on the London contract. You will guide the employee lifecycle from recruitment to retention, building trusted relationships and practical support across senior stakeholders.

Join a collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities to develop your HR expertise and contribute to a high-performing workplace.