People Partner

Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Associates are excited to partner with a prestigious education institute to recruit a People Partner on a permanent basis. This hybrid role requires three days in the London office per week and offers a collaborative, strategic HR remit.

You will lead employee engagement, onboarding, L&D, and ER activities, while guiding managers through probation periods and performance discussions to drive development. A CIPD background or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Proven experience in employee engagement and development initiatives.
• Experience partnering with managers to deliver people-focused solutions.
• Ability to analyse HR data and translate insights into actions.
• Experience leading learning programmes and managing training funds.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Line management experience and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee engagement initiatives to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Manage and deliver a comprehensive onboarding and induction programme for all new employees.
• Support managers and new starters throughout probation periods, ensuring successful integration and progression.
• Design, coordinate, and continuously improve learning and development programmes across the organisation.
• Oversee performance review processes and support managers in driving employee development.
• Manage apprenticeship programmes and maximise the effective use of available training funding.
• Partner with managers to provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, and change processes.
• Analyse people data and produce reports to support workforce planning and informed decision-making.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and communications to ensure compliance and best practice.
• Lead HR projects, process improvements, and technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience.

Skills

Employee engagement

Learning & development

HR data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Vertex Associates are proud to be partnering with a prestigious education institute in hiring a People Partner on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid position consisting of 3 days a week in their London office.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Lead employee engagement initiatives to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Manage and deliver a comprehensive onboarding and induction programme for all new employees
• Support managers and new starters throughout probation periods, ensuring successful integration and progression
• Design, coordinate, and continuously improve learning and development programmes across the organisation
• Oversee performance review processes and support managers in driving employee development
• Manage apprenticeship programmes and maximise the effective use of available training funding
• Partner with managers to provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, and change processes
• Analyse people data and produce reports to support workforce planning and informed decision-making
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and communications to ensure compliance and best practice
• Lead HR projects, process improvements, and technology initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee experience

Requirements:

• CIPD qualification (or equivalent HR experience and ongoing professional development)
• Proven experience in employee engagement, learning and development, and employee experience initiatives
• Experience partnering with managers and delivering practical people-focused solutions.
• Ability to analyse HR data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
• Experience managing or supporting organisational learning, training, and development programmes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading projects and implementing process or technology improvements
• Line management experience and a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.