Scout Recruiting is working in partnership with their Peterborough based client to recruit for a People Partner. The purpose of this role is to act as a strategic and operational HR partner to managers and leaders. Provide expert advice on workforce planning, recruitment, performance, employee relations, wellbeing, and organisational change. Ensure alignment with IEG policies and UK employment law.
This is a full time permanent position Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. The starting salary is £49500 along with non salaried benefits. This is an OFFICE based role.
The role will involve regular travel
Key Responsibilities
* Advise and coach leaders on workforce planning and HR practices.
* Lead recruitment processes and ensure compliance with safer recruitment standards.
* Support performance management and learning needs analysis.
* Guide on complex employee relations cases and manage sickness absence.
* Promote employee wellbeing and lead health-related interventions.
* Deliver change management projects (e.g., restructures, TUPE, mergers).
* Champion employee engagement, EDI, and the employee value proposition.
* Use data to inform decisions and report on workforce trends.
* Review and improve HR policies and practices.
* Support organisational development, talent planning, and leadership development.
Skills & Experience
* Strong communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
* Confident in managing multiple priorities and leading projects.
* Strategic HR experience in a complex organisation.
* Proven experience in managing complex ER cases and change programmes.
* Strong understanding of employment law, GDPR, and sector regulations.
* Able to analyse and present workforce data meaningfully.
* CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience) – essential
* ILM Coaching Certificate – desirable
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)