Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11 th June 2025
Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.
For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our HR Business Partner you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.
This is the job
Are you ready to make a significant impact and drive changewithin a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation? We are looking to recruit anHR Business Partner toprovide maternity cover for 12 monthssupportingour Insurance Division. This is your opportunity tojoin us at an exciting time on our growth journey, and you will play a key role in helpingshape the future of our businessworking in close collaborationwith leaders.
This roleis office based and hybrid (3 days in office), basedin either Basingstoke,Tunbridge WellsorLondon, and requiring regular travel to these sites.
What will I be doing?
* Transformation & Change: I nsurance i s undergoing significant change and t his is a fantastic opportunity to drive and shape the future organisation.
* Build Strong Partnerships: Develop and maintain robust relationships with business areas to identify current and future people requirements.
* Drive People Plans: Lead the delivery of the people plan, ensuring alignment with the overall HR strategy.
* Consultancy Services: Provide expert consultancy on reward & recognition, organisation design, employee relations, succession planning, talent management, change programmes, performance management, employee engagement, TUPE and acquisitions, and training & development.
* Influence Best Practice: Encourage the adoption of HR best practices and support effective people management.
* Strategic Partnering: Partner with leadership teams to influence thinking, provide challenge, and identify opportunities to add value.
* Enhance Engagement: Contribute to strategic plans to reduce attrition, improve engagement, and enhance employee retention.
* Effective Communication: Maintain proactive and engaging communication with employee representatives and union officials.
What do I need?
Capability, Knowledge and Experience:
* Experience: Proven experience in generalist HRBP roles, preferably within a large blue-chip organisation.
* HR Expertise: Strong understanding of HR best practices and experience partnering with leaders to influence and deliver business change.
* Employment Law Knowledge: Excellent practical knowledge of employment law.
* Successful HR Initiatives: Demonstrated ability to deliver HR initiatives successfully, within budget and agreed timescales.
* Union Relationships: Experience in building and managing union relationships.
* Regulated Environments: Knowledge of regulated environments (SMCR, FCA).
* Outcome Focus: Ability to steer business leaders and drive organisational change.
Education and Qualifications:
* Professional CIPD Qualification: Essential for this role.
Additional information
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
* Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Plus, so much more!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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