Strategic People Partner – Exotics HR Leader

Lithia UK; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Company car

Pension

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts on used car deals

Job summary

Lithia UK is seeking a People Partner to shape and execute a forward-looking people strategy across Stratstone Exotics franchises. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, engagement and capability, balancing strategic influence with hands-on delivery across payroll, onboarding and policy governance.

This is a high-impact, nationwide role within a fast-paced, performance-driven business. You will champion a high-performance culture, lead talent initiatives, and strengthen our

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified and passionate about HR excellence.
• Track record delivering commercially impactful HR strategies in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent relationship builder and professional, with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute a forward-thinking people strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide data-led counsel informing key decisions.
• Drive organisational effectiveness through workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Strengthen the talent pipeline by attracting, retaining and developing high-calibre individuals.
• Embed a high-performance culture with clear performance standards and accountability.
• Lead change initiatives and manage organisational transformation with minimal disruption.

Skills

CIPD qualified

Strategic partnership

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial acumen

Change management

Employee relations

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Lithia UK is seeking a People Partner to shape and execute a forward-looking people strategy across Stratstone Exotics franchises. You will partner with senior leaders to drive performance, engagement and capability, balancing strategic influence with hands-on delivery across payroll, onboarding and policy governance.

This is a high-impact, nationwide role within a fast-paced, performance-driven business. You will champion a high-performance culture, lead talent initiatives, and strengthen our