People Partner - Leadership Coach for Operations (12-Month)

Oakleaf Partnership; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a People Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract at our Faversham site in Kent. The role reports to the Senior People Partner and focuses on shaping the people agenda across a large operational site in a busy logistics setting.

The successful candidate will partner with site leaders to strengthen leadership capability, develop pipelines, and enable performance by coaching managers and handling employee relations with rigor and empathy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HR generalist with broad people functions.
• Strong background in employee relations and employment law.
• Experience improving leadership capability through coaching and development.
• Ability to partner with senior leaders and challenge constructively.
• Ability to translate people data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to develop and deliver the people strategy.
• Act as trusted advisor to leaders at all levels with guidance and challenge.
• Drive improvements in leadership and management capability through coaching and support.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Support managers in employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Build leadership confidence in performance management, absence, and engagement.
• Lead and develop a direct report within the People function.
• Use people data to influence decision-making and drive outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure a consistent people experience.
• Develop strong relationships with Trade Union representatives and industrial relations activities.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Leadership development

Stakeholder management

People data analysis

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a People Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract at our Faversham site in Kent. The role reports to the Senior People Partner and focuses on shaping the people agenda across a large operational site in a busy logistics setting.

The successful candidate will partner with site leaders to strengthen leadership capability, develop pipelines, and enable performance by coaching managers and handling employee relations with rigor and empathy.