People Partner: Strategic HR Leader (Hybrid, Shares)

Autotrader; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive marketplace in Manchester seeks a skilled People Partner. This role requires a proactive HR professional with a strong knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to influence senior leaders. The successful candidate will drive people strategies, manage complex employee relations issues, and contribute to a hybrid working model. Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 with additional benefits like share options and medical coverage is offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Pension scheme with contributions

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Willingness to lead specific networks as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to shape people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Drive engagement, inclusion, and organizational performance.
• Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations matters.

Skills

Resilient HR professional

Knowledge of UK employment law

Effective communicator

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem solver

Job description

A leading automotive marketplace in Manchester seeks a skilled People Partner. This role requires a proactive HR professional with a strong knowledge of UK employment law and the ability to influence senior leaders. The successful candidate will drive people strategies, manage complex employee relations issues, and contribute to a hybrid working model. Competitive salary of £50,000 – £55,000 with additional benefits like share options and medical coverage is offered.