About the role:
Our Support Services are always on hand to offer advice and guidance to colleagues across our business. Our Human Resources team are part of this, working with colleagues every day to strengthen working relationships and provide clear policies and procedures that continually support the achievement of our purpose and approach. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a People Business Partner to join our team. This role is an operational and strategically aligned HR professional role that will work in partnership with the business area leaders and other key stakeholders to shape, deliver and develop HR strategy, plans and solutions to drive efficiencies and growth of the Society. You'll collaborate with managers to develop and implement effective performance management strategies as well as coach and build capability of senior leaders and managers to forecast and pre-empt organisational issues. You will regularly attend and contribute to the agenda at managers meetings and work closely with the wider People team to identify development needs for business areas and devise effective solutions... For more information about the role, please refer to the full job description which is available as a download on this page. INDMP INDMP
About You
To be considered for this role, you'll need to show us:
1. Previous experience in a similar role is essential. A CIPD accreditation would be advantageous, but not essential.
2. A strong HR generalist experience with an in-depth understanding of performance management, colleague engagement and employee relations, alongside a good understanding of a commercial environment.
3. Experience within a multi-site organisation and/or a retail environment would be highly desirable.
4. Previous experience of leading projects and using project management disciplines to achieve outcomes within agreed timescales.
5. The ability to build strong relationships at all levels and to coach and guide colleagues on a variety of HR matters.
6. Extensive knowledge and understanding of HR best practice, employment laws and regulations.
7. The ability to challenge and influence others, including more senior colleagues and stakeholders to ensure the right outcome is achieved.
You'll be able to show us excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working with people and be able to work in a confident manner to deliver results. You'll be organised, methodical and able to maintain accurate records, demonstrate good time management with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise as necessary. You'll also be able to show us experience of analysing complex information and the ability communicate this to a range of audiences. This role will be based at our Support Centre in Lincoln but will also include travel to our sites across our trading area in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire, so you'll need to hold a full driving license with access to a vehicle for business use. Benefits:
In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
8. 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)
9. Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
10. Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
11. Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
12. Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work