Senior Business Partner

John Lewis Partnership; Bracknell, Aylesford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis Partnership recherche un Senior Business Partner pour un contrat à durée déterminée de 12 mois. Ce rôle stratégique implique la collaboration avec la direction pour transformer la culture de la chaîne d'approvisionnement de Waitrose, en développant des équipes performantes et en gérant des projets complexes. Les candidats doivent avoir une expérience en gestion des talents dans le secteur de la logistique et être à l'aise avec l'analyse de données.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des talents et de la performance dans les secteurs de la chaîne d'approvisionnement.
• Connaissance approfondie des pratiques RH et des stratégies de gestion des talents.
• Capacité à développer des plans de talents stratégiques alignés sur les objectifs organisationnels.

Responsibilities

• Créer des plans de talents innovants et des initiatives de diversité.
• Collaborer à la définition du Plan de talents de l'entreprise.
• Développer des stratégies de talents avec l'acquisition de talents et la formation.

Skills

Talent management

Stakeholder management

Data reporting

Education

Qualification in Human Resource Management

Occupational Psychology

Business

Job description

Apply on JLP Jobs - the official careers website for John Lewis Partnership, John Lewis & Partners, and Waitrose & Partners.

About the role

We are recruiting a strategic and collaborative Senior Business Partner to join our team at the John Lewis Partnership, for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will partner closely with our Director of Distribution, helping to drive cultural transformation within Waitrose Supply Chain across our Bracknell and Aylesford Distribution Centres. In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in building high-performing teams, cultivating leadership, enhancing core people management capabilities, and ensuring our Supply Chain is set up for success both now and in the future. This will be achieved through strategic planning, effective coordination, leadership, and stakeholder management.

• Salary: £70,500 - £110,500
• Contract type: 12-month secondment/fixed-term contract
• Working pattern/flexible working: Hybrid approach, working between Partnership locations and home based on personal needs and business requirements
• Location: Based at Bracknell Head Office and Aylesford Regional Distribution Centre, with regular travel to other Partnership locations
• Internally known as ‘Senior Talent Partner’

Key responsibilities

• Creating innovative talent and succession plans, addressing capability gaps, and supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• Collaborating to define and shape the Partnership Talent Plan based on organizational needs.
• Working with Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development to develop comprehensive talent strategies including Build, Buy, Borrow, Develop, and Automate plans.

Essential skills/experience

• Experience in Talent and Performance management within Supply Chain/Distribution/Logistics sectors.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and industry-leading talent management strategies.
• Ability to develop strategic talent plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Comfortable managing complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in data reporting and analytics.

Desirable skills/experience

• Qualification in Human Resource Management, Occupational Psychology, or Business.

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The partnership

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We are driven by our purpose to build a happier world. We focus on retail excellence, innovation, and diversification. As Partners, we share ownership, contribute to our success, and uphold values of kindness, respect, and inclusivity. We aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves.

Important points to note

Some roles may require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity assessments, conducted by registered bodies. We encourage prompt application as vacancies may close early due to high interest. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance, including flexible hours, job sharing, or shorter contracts; discuss options with the hiring manager during interviews.