People Partner: HR Strategy & People Growth

Wates Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty, Birmingham-based, is seeking an experienced People Partner to join our People Team and support managers, driving positive people outcomes and helping create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing decision-making, and providing practical people solutions that make a real difference across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous HR Business Partner / People Partner experience.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation activities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to challenge constructively.
• Ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Passion for creating positive employee experiences and helping people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations matters including disciplinary, grievance, absence and performance management
• Coaching and supporting managers to confidently apply HR policies and procedures
• Supporting organisational change projects, including restructures, redeployment, redundancies and TUPE transfers
• Partnering with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning initiatives
• Promoting recruitment best practice and working closely with the Recruitment Team to attract and retain great talent
• Delivering management development sessions and supporting leadership capability growth
• Building positive relationships with Trade Union partners and key stakeholders across the business
• Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and promoting an inclusive culture
• Ensuring accurate people and payroll data through effective management of HR systems and processes
• Leading and supporting People projects that drive continuous improvement and business success

Skills

HR Business Partner experience

UK employment law knowledge

employee relations handling

stakeholder management

organisational change support

coaching and influencing

talent and succession planning

diversity and inclusion

Job description

Liberty, Birmingham-based, is seeking an experienced People Partner to join our People Team and support managers, driving positive people outcomes and helping create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a HR professional who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing decision-making, and providing practical people solutions that make a real difference across the business.