Strategic People Partner to the Executive Team

Matalan; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retailer is searching for a People Business Partner to partner with executive leaders in shaping business strategy through HR insights. The role focuses on strategic people leadership, organisational design, and workforce planning to support growth and transformation. Candidates should have substantial experience in HR strategy and be skilled in people analytics and change management. Key benefits include competitive salaries, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

20% staff discount

Recognition Scheme

Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Career development access

Qualifications

• Proven experience partnering with executive teams to deliver business-aligned people strategies.
• Skilled in using people insights and analytics to inform strategic decisions.
• Highly skilled at influencing and challenging senior leaders effectively.
• Experienced in leading complex, portfolio-wide people initiatives and organisational projects.
• Experienced in driving engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership teams to shape business priorities through people-focused insight.
• Lead organisation design initiatives and change management for transformation.
• Drive succession planning and oversee workforce planning.
• Manage complex employee relations cases balancing risk and cultural impact.
• Lead initiatives to enhance employee engagement and diversity.

Skills

Strategic HR Expertise

Data-Driven Decision Making

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Project Delivery & Change Leadership

Culture & Engagement

Communication & Coaching

Job description

A major UK retailer is searching for a People Business Partner to partner with executive leaders in shaping business strategy through HR insights. The role focuses on strategic people leadership, organisational design, and workforce planning to support growth and transformation. Candidates should have substantial experience in HR strategy and be skilled in people analytics and change management. Key benefits include competitive salaries, employee discounts, and wellbeing support.