People Partner - ER Specialist & Manager Coach

SGN; Portsmouth; 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

Cycle2work Scheme

Job summary

SGN is seeking a proactive People Partner to foster a positive Employee Relations climate across its network in Horley, Portsmouth, Epsom, and more. You will advise managers, lead ER cases, and contribute to People projects while supporting Senior Partners.

You will travel between South England and Scotland locations, with 4 days office/depot based and 1 day of remote work. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Advisor or Employee Relations role.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience managing ER cases and advising senior stakeholders.
• Commercially minded with experience in commercial industries.
• Strength in stakeholder management and training delivery.
• Exposure to organisational change.
• Travel between sites across South England and Scotland.
• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage employee relations cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, performance management and absence management.
• Provide expert advice on People policies, procedures and best practice, ensuring compliance with employment law.
• Support managers in ER cases to ensure procedural fairness and reduce case volume through coaching.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for managers on HR topics such as performance and absence management.
• Nurture emerging talent through performance reviews with Apprentices and identify training needs.
• Coordinate projects and provide admin/logistical support to Senior People Partners during restructuring.
• Maintain accurate employee records and GDPR-compliant reports.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policies

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Commercial awareness

Education

CIPD Level 5

Job description

SGN is seeking a proactive People Partner to foster a positive Employee Relations climate across its network in Horley, Portsmouth, Epsom, and more. You will advise managers, lead ER cases, and contribute to People projects while supporting Senior Partners.

You will travel between South England and Scotland locations, with 4 days office/depot based and 1 day of remote work. A CIPD Level 5 qualification is required.