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People business partner - maternity cover

Milton Keynes
Take Up The Cross
Posted: 1 September
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People Business Partner - Maternity cover

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Your new role

As a People Partner, you will join Sofologys vibrant People team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver a compelling people strategy. This is a field-based role where you will spend the majority of your time out on the road, visiting our southern stores and supporting leaders on the ground. You will be a trusted advisor, combining commercial acumen with a passion for culture and colleague experience. Every day, you will collaborate across Centres of Excellence and the wider HR community, ensuring best practice in areas such as inclusion, learning, internal communications and employee relations. From hiring to performance, your impact will be felt throughout the colleague journey.

Your new role

As a People Partner, you will join Sofologys vibrant People team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver a compelling people strategy. This is a field-based role where you will spend the majority of your time out on the road, visiting our southern stores and supporting leaders on the ground. You will be a trusted advisor, combining commercial acumen with a passion for culture and colleague experience. Every day, you will collaborate across Centres of Excellence and the wider HR community, ensuring best practice in areas such as inclusion, learning, internal communications and employee relations. From hiring to performance, your impact will be felt throughout the colleague journey.

A day in the life of

Here is a snapshot of what your day could look like:


* Building strong relationships with business leaders to implement the people plan for your area, balancing today's priorities with long-term goals
* Coaching managers through ER cases, performance conversations and team development
* Using data and insights to identify trends and inform decisions
* Collaborating with other People Partners and HR specialists to drive connected, high-impact initiatives
* Supporting transformation programmes such as restructures, organisational design and culture change
* Promoting wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and talent initiatives to ensure we remain an exceptional place to work

In an ideal world

You Are Someone Who Lives And Breathes Sofologys Values, With a Blend Of Strategic HR Experience And a Genuine Passion For People. Ideally, You Will Have

* CIPD membership or equivalent experience
* Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills
* A proven background in areas such as ER, talent, succession and reward
* Confidence using data to inform strategy and decision-making
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skills
* A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culture

Pay & Perks

* Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.
* Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year.
* Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA.
* Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.
* Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.
* Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.

A Little Bit About Sofology

Were a fun place to be and we know our people are priceless. Were proud of our Sofologists, who roll out the red carpet to each and every one of our customers, forever working together to be bold and ambitious.

Were all about crafting an unrivalled sofa experience that leaves our customers and Sofologists in awe. We wholeheartedly embody our values, infusing them in every aspect of our work.

Roll Out The Red Carpet - From browsing to buying and beyond, we always ensure a Very Important Customer experience - no ifs, no buts.

A Seat for Everyone - Be yourself and feel at home. We know that different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.

Bold By Design - We're a courageous brand with ambition and drive. Well never settle for second best and always strive for more.

So, if you want to join us on the sofa, save your seat by applying now!

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Seniority level

* Seniority level

Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Human Resources
* Industries

Human Resources Services

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