People Partner

SGN; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

BUPA Healthcare

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle to work

Job summary

SGN is seeking a proactive People Partner to foster a positive Employee Relations climate and advise managers across the business. You will lead ER cases, deliver training, and contribute to People projects, continuous improvement and nurturing emerging talent.

You will partner with operations teams across the SGN patch, travelling between sites in the South of England and Scotland. This role combines office/depot work with one remote day per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR Advisor or Employee Relations Specialist.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships and coach managers.
• Experience with organisational change and HR projects.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage employee relations cases (grievances, disciplinaries, absence).Provide expert advice on People policies and procedures.Support managers in ER cases and reduce volume via coaching.Deliver training on HR topics like performance and absence management.Nurture emerging talent through regular performance reviews and education needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

Manager coaching

Commercial awareness

HR policy guidance

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

People Partner

Across the SGN Network - Horley, Portsmouth, Epsom, Aldershot, Ashford, Poole, Oxford, Godstone, Horsham

£50 - 55k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) + Car Allowance

Full time 4 days Office/Depot based 1 day Remote working

• Competitive pension scheme
• Car Allowance (6k p.a)
• Bonus Scheme
• BUPA Healthcare
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Life assurance
• HolidayPlus
• Cycle2work Scheme & more

We are looking for a proactive and experienced People Partner. You will be key to fostering a positive Employee Relations climate, providing expert advice to managers across the business, improving employee engagement and business performance. You will lead on employee relations cases, delivering training & coaching to reduce future ER issues and contribute to People projects, continuous improvement and nurturing emerging talent.

You will provide vital support to the Senior People Partners, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives.

You will partner directly with our operations teams across the SGN patch, working out of your closest location primarily.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute

• Actively manage employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management and absence management
• Providing expert advice and guidance to managers across the business on People policies, procedures and best practise, ensuring full compliance with employment law
• Support managers in ER cases to ensure procedural fairness and work proactively to reduce case volume through early intervention and coaching
• Develop and deliver training and coaching sessions for managers on essential HR topics such as performance management and absence management, equipping managers with the knowledge to confidently handle routine ER cases
• Nurturing emerging talent through regular performance revies with Apprentices, establishing where further education and training needs are across the business
• Providing project coordination and admin/logistical support to Senior People Partners during organisational restructuring initiatives
• Maintaining accurate employee records and data and preparing People team reports and metrics as required, ensuring GDPR compliance

What you will need:

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor, Employee Relations Specialist, or similar role
• You have established knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience managing employee relations cases and advising senior stakeholders
• You are commercially minded and have worked in more commercial industries
• Expertise in generalist operational/tactical HR issues
• You can build positive, lasting relationships
• Proven experience developing and delivering manager training and coaching
• Exposure to organisational change
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• You are commercially aware and highly numerate
• Resilient, and adept at managing uncertainty and ambiguity, with the ability to pivot in repose to shifting priorities or ways of working
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across various business areas

Required Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or above (or equivalent experience)

You will have to travel between business area sites across South England and Scotland. This will involve the need to spend occasional nights away from home

We are looking for a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who is comfortable challenging the status quo and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Why SGN?

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.