People Partner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus Scheme

Pension

Healthcare (BUPA)

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle to work

Job summary

SGN is seeking an experienced People Partner to lead employee relations across the business. You will advise managers on HR policies, manage ER cases, and deliver coaching and training to improve engagement and performance.

You will partner with operations teams across the SGN patch, travelling as needed between sites in South England and Scotland, with a mix of office/depot work and occasional remote duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR Advisor/Employee Relations roles with exposure to employment law.
• Strong ability to advise managers on HR policies and procedures.
• Experience delivering training and coaching to managers on HR topics.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage employee relations cases including grievances and disciplinaries.
• Provide expert guidance on People policies and employment law to managers.
• Support ER cases through proactive coaching to reduce volume.
• Develop and deliver manager training on HR topics such as performance and absence management.
• Nurture emerging talent through regular performance reviews and education pathways with Apprentices.
• Support Senior People Partners during restructuring initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and GDPR-compliant reporting.

Skills

Employee relations

Employment law

Stakeholder mgmt

Training delivery

Performance mgmt

GDPR compliance

People policies

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

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.

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

RE Q5735

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. If you are a proactive HR Generalist who is passionate about improving workplace culture and building strong employee relations, we encourage you to apply.

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.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

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.

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