Senior People & Organisation Partner - Regional, Hybrid

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited is seeking a Senior P&O Business Partner to lead people initiatives across the North of England and Scotland. The role combines regional travel with hybrid working, collaborating with hospital leadership to shape workforce strategies and drive people outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s in HR (CIPD desirable), at least five years' BP experience, strong employment-law knowledge, and a data-driven mindset to advise leaders and manage complex ER

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline.
• CIPD qualification desirable.
• Five years' experience as a People Business Partner or HR Business Partner.
• Experience supporting multi-site or regional operations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Data-driven approach with ability to interpret people metrics and turn insight into action.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operating Unit and hospital leadership to develop and deliver people strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee relations and people best practice.
• Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations and disciplinary processes, ensuring legal compliance.
• Support organisational change initiatives, restructures and transformation projects.
• Collaborate with Legal, Payroll and Benefits to deliver an outstanding associate experience.
• Utilise people data and insights to identify trends, mitigate risks and recommend solutions.
• Drive associate engagement through listening initiatives, action planning and continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion while embedding the Mars Five Principles.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Coaching

Data-driven

People metrics

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related discipline

CIPD qualification desirable

Job description

Linnaeus Veterinary Limited is seeking a Senior P&O Business Partner to lead people initiatives across the North of England and Scotland. The role combines regional travel with hybrid working, collaborating with hospital leadership to shape workforce strategies and drive people outcomes.

The successful candidate will bring a Bachelor’s in HR (CIPD desirable), at least five years' BP experience, strong employment-law knowledge, and a data-driven mindset to advise leaders and manage complex ER