People Partner, 12 Month FTC

Racho's Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organisation is seeking a proactive and hands-on People Partner for a 12-month FTC in Marden, Kent. You will support operational teams by providing guidance on employee relations, payroll administration, and overall employee experience. The role necessitates building strong relationships and collaborating with the People Team on various initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR within an operational setting. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing people support in an operational environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle HR queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical guidance on employee relations and performance issues.
• Build relationships with operational teams through engagement.
• Support workforce planning with senior management.
• Contribute to business initiatives with the People Team.

Skills

Employee relations

Workforce coordination

Payroll administration

Interpersonal skills

HR knowledge

Job description

People Partner (12-month FTC)

Location : Marden, Kent

Reports to : People Director

Overview

A UK-based organisation is seeking a proactive and hands-on People Partner to support its operational site and ensure a consistent, positive employee experience. This onsite role works closely with senior operational leaders, line managers, and the wider People Team to deliver effective day-to-day people support.

The position covers a broad generalist remit, including employee relations, workforce coordination, payroll administration, and supporting people processes across the employee lifecycle. You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, building trusted relationships and supporting managers to confidently lead their teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. People Partnering

• Provide practical guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters, including ER, performance, absence, and day-to-day HR queries.
• Build strong relationships through regular onsite engagement with operational teams.
• Support senior operational leadership with workforce planning and headcount accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the wider People Team to contribute to business-wide initiatives.

2. Employee Experience

Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, check-...