Salary from £40,965 - £51,207 DOE + Bonus + Benefits (12 month fixed term contract, parental leave cover)
Location: Office Based, Newington Green, Kent
We are looking for a People Partner (ER Focus) who brings strong employee‑relations expertise and will partner with managers to create high‑performing teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage employee relations cases across the Group (absence, performance management, conduct and disciplinary & grievance), ensuring fair, consistent and pragmatic outcomes.
* Provide clear, practical advice to managers, building their confidence and capability to handle people matters effectively.
* Focus on outcomes, not process, navigating situations with agility to do what’s right for the individual and the business.
* Build strong, trusted relationships with managers, becoming a go‑to partner for people‑related challenges.
* Take ownership of the case tracking system, triaging cases efficiently and identifying priorities and next steps.
* Spot trends and themes across ER activity, using insight to improve how we work.
* Contribute to People projects that enhance culture, engagement and employee experience.
* Work closely with the wider People Team, sharing knowledge and continuously improving how we support the business.
* Have the opportunity to grow your impact, develop your judgement and build your partnering capability with support from an experienced and collaborative team.
Requirements
* Strong experience in an ER‑focused or generalist People/HR role.
* Solid knowledge of employment law and best practice, including equality and diversity.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, coach and influence managers.
* Confidence in handling a range of ER cases, including more complex situations.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the real sense of ownership.
* Sound judgement with the ability to balance people needs, business priorities and risk.
* A collaborative approach, understanding the impact of your work across the wider team and business.
* A passion for how technology, especially AI, can be used to improve people processes and enhance the employee experience.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (+BH's), extra holidays through Holiday Buy, Birthday Day Off, and Sabbaticals at each milestone.
* Enhanced parental leave – up to 1 year off, including 13 weeks at 100% pay, 13 weeks at 50% pay.
* Access to gym discounts, private dental insurance and private medical insurance (after 4 years).
* Profit share bonus and a pension scheme with Aviva.
* Social club membership: 25% off any UK event or ticket, discounts on the latest tech, and a volunteering scheme.
* Income protection, critical illness cover and life assurance.
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