Regional HR Business Partner

Nationwide Platforms; Streatley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional HR Business Partner to join their dynamic HR team. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and drive HR strategies within a fast-growing commercial environment. You will be responsible for managing HR contributions across various locations, ensuring alignment with the company's midterm plan and strategic objectives. Your expertise in HR generalist functions and your CIPD qualification will be key in supporting employee engagement and performance management initiatives. If you are passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace and have a strong commercial acumen, this flexible hybrid position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Car/Car Allowance

Contributory Pension

BUPA Medical

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified with proven HR generalist experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to influence change.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR contributions for a specific region and division.
• Lead HR projects and drive change initiatives.
• Provide consultancy and advice on HR matters.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

CIPD Qualification

Coaching

Performance Management

Excellent Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional HR Business Partner to join the HR team at Nationwide Platforms. Nationwide Platforms is a fast-growing commercial business, and as we continue to go from strength to strength, we are proud to be a support function integral to its growth.

Reporting into the HR Director and working closely alongside other HRBP’s, Regional Advisors and the centralised HR Shared Service function, you will be responsible for managing the HR contribution for a specific region and division within the organisation. As HR Business Partner your role will be to support the midterm plan and strategic objectives within your region/ division, through effective operational, and strategic solutions.

Based in the South East area your territory covers Uxbridge, West Thurrock, Luton & Kent. We are looking for someone who isn’t opposed to a little travel, as engagement with all locations within the region is key, but also able to do nationwide travel from time to time. You must be CIPD qualified, have proven HR generalist experience, a credible influencer and communicator and have strong commercial business awareness.

This role is a flexible hybrid position which can be based at any of our depots within the region at least 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation of the Group UK Annual People Plan and supporting KPI’s.
• Ownership of the Region/Business Unit annual performance appraisal process and ensure the process continues to drive performance to meet business needs through ongoing review.
• Play an active role in employee engagement activities across the business
• Lead and drive HR projects as required from time to time, working with the Wider HR Function and stakeholders across the Business and its effectiveness within the business
• Drive the effective delivery of change initiatives within Region/Business Unit areas of responsibility
• Provide advice to the Regional Management team in the development of resourcing, succession and recruitment plans
• Work in conjunction with the Regional Directors to develop business plans / structure change plans as required to improve the effectiveness of the regional structures
• Provide Consultancy and advice to line managers and employees in HR matters and change programs
• Provide first line management advice and support with regard to all HR matters, in line with company policy and local employment law
• Manage regional headcount within budget requirements and constraints
• Contribute to the formation of HR polices to support the needs of the business
• Ensure key HR KPI’s are measured and achieved
  
  

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified HR Professional (CIPD qualified)
• Demonstrate the ability to challenge, build credibility and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation to influence change.
• Coaching
• Proven generalist HR experience and knowledge across all functions including Performance Management, ER, Reward and Succession planning
• Excellent written and oral communication skill
• A strong understanding of commercial business requirements
• Ability to multi task and prioritise workloads
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to be flexible in relation to work locations at short notice.
• Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills
  
  

Rewards and Benefits:

The successful candidates will receive a salary circa £55,000 pa, car/ car allowance a contributory pension, BUPA medical, life assurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Lifestyle Benefits - discounts on selected high street stores.

Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's leading specialist provider of Powered Access rental equipment, with the largest and broadest fleet, local depots spread across the country and our wealth of experience partnering with companies in a variety of sectors including Construction, Warehouse & Distribution, Aviation, Facilities Management, Industrial Services, Telecoms and Media, our customers can depend on us to provide the right solution to support their every working at height need.

At Nationwide Platforms, your safety is absolutely our priority. Our award winning BlueSky Solutions and Training division offer our customers access to the latest and safest ways to work and through long standing partnerships with our manufacturers, we will always provide equipment that will lead the way to a safer industry. Some of our innovations include the award-winning secondary guarding systems and Harness ON, a range of pioneering Material Handling Attachments (MHAs), and the SkySentry control and monitoring system.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment