People Partner

People Partnering - Pubs; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality industry is seeking a proactive People Partner to enhance team performance and foster talent development. This strategic role involves collaboration with Operations Managers and requires strong HR expertise and communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be results-driven, with a focus on coaching and stakeholder engagement.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Discounts in Marston’s pubs

Company Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Share Save Incentive Scheme

Counselling sessions for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in Hospitality or Retail.
• Possesses project and change-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive business performance collaboratively with Operations Managers.
• Support talent attraction, retention, and development.
• Manage dispute resolution and long-term sickness cases.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Data Analysis

Change Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree Level Education

Job description

People Partner Salary: From £45k per annum

We have a fantastic vacancy for a proactive and passionate People Partner to support the operations teams within our Midlands operations division. This varied role would suit someone with previous experience in a generalist HR role, who is passionate about our industry, our guests, and most importantly, our people.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with experience in a generalist HR or ER role, eager to drive business performance by collaborating with Operations Managers and their teams. You will provide sound commercial advice and people-centric solutions, building strong stakeholder relationships to deliver effective people plans that enhance performance, attract, retain, and develop talent, and foster a growth mindset.

This strategic, agile role reports to the Senior People Partner and requires managing your own diary to meet business needs. Travel throughout our estate and proximity to our Pub Support Centre in Wolverhampton are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Drive business performance collaboratively with Operations Managers, offering commercial advice and people solutions.
2. Build relationships with stakeholders to implement people plans that improve performance.
3. Support talent attraction, retention, and development; execute engagement and retention strategies; promote a performance culture and growth mindset.
4. Provide coaching and advice to deliver effective employee relations and HR services to various management levels and team members.
5. Manage dispute resolution and long-term sickness cases, ensuring strong employee relations through responsive support.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Thrives in a fast-paced, supportive, and forward-thinking environment.
• Possesses a confident, engaging personality with effective communication skills at all levels.
• Is energetic, results-driven, and capable of coaching peers and managers.
• Has project and change-management experience.
• Can analyze data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Has strong commercial awareness.
• Has previous experience in a generalist HR role, preferably in Hospitality or Retail.
• Is educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Holds a full UK driving license, as travel is required.

What You Get From Us:

At Marston’s, we’re a family that puts people first. We offer comprehensive benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with buy/sell options.
• Discounts in Marston’s pubs and accommodations via our Privilege Card.
• Access to the 'Cheers' Recognition Platform with discounts at major retailers.
• Company Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 7%).
• Life Assurance and Group Income Protection.
• Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support services.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave (subject to service requirements).
• Share Save Incentive Scheme.
• Provision of up to 6 counselling sessions for wellbeing support.
• An inclusive, sociable working environment.

Join us. Be yourself. We value personality and attitude above all. We look forward to what we can achieve together. #MarstonsWherePeopleMakePubs