Location: Exeter - In person (with flexibility)
Term: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week (for the right person we would consider part time, however no less than 32 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £50k FTE depending on experience, plus generous company benefits
Expires: At any time with the latest being 12pm, Wednesday 14 May 2025.
Interview date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Tired of traditional HR? So are we!
We've got an incredible opportunity in our team because one of our own is bravely heading off to chase a lifelong dream! While we're gutted to see them go, it means there's a brilliant chance for someone new (maybe you?) to jump in and join us to drive impact as a People Partner!
For us, it's less about ticking boxes and more about finding the right fit – someone who gets our culture and wants to help us thrive.
What makes this more than your average HR job?
* See real impact: There is no getting lost in policies or process here, you'll see the impact of your work straight away.
* Great people: Work with a team that values results and gets things done without the corporate fluff.
* Your ideas matter: Bring your creativity, innovation and help us constantly improve – your voice matters here.
If you're ready to bring your passion and skills to a supportive and fun environment, we'd love to hear from you!
About us:
At Sparx Learning, we’re on a mission to improve lives and the world through learning. We work with over 2,600 schools, 60,000 teachers, and 2.4 million students, building systems that enhance student confidence, skills, and attainment. Learn more about our history, impact, team, products and work environment [here]. We’re incredibly proud of how our work in shaping a positive and responsible culture was a key factor in the company recently becoming B-Corp status. Achieving our certification marks a major milestone in our commitment to being a force for good. As a People Partner, you'll be instrumental in supporting this mission and our incredible team.
About the Role:Firstly, internally we call the role a People Partner, because we like to think of people as people rather than resources, but we also recognise that using HR Business Partner in our ad will help us to reach the right people!
This isn't your ordinary HR role; we are looking for someone exceptional, for someone who is passionate, values-led, and thrives in an agile environment. We need someone who's not afraid to get stuck in, is adaptable and not precious about role boundaries or hierarchy.
You'll need solid HR experience and be great at building relationships. We like people who are problem-solvers and bring positive energy. Our focus is not on governance and compliance - it's about fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and unleashing the full potential of our talented team members. If your comfort zone is in policy, process and black and white frameworks this role isn’t for you - we are policy and process-lite, experience-led and ambiguity is our norm.
What’s needed:
Passion and Energy: Your passion will be contagious and your enthusiasm will fuel our mission-driven team and help keep things moving quickly.
Drive: As an advocate for our mission, you’ll be dedicated to making a difference and you will inspire dedication and commitment throughout the organisation, ensuring that our people approaches keep pace with our ambitious goals.
Pace and agility: The ability to thrive in an agile, ever-changing environment, where your adaptability keeps us moving forward. We work in a product mindset, evolving our work to meet the requirements of the business.
Strategic thinking: Collaborate with people managers to develop and implement people strategies that align with our values, creating an ecosystem where growth and development are paramount.
Motivate excellence: Be the catalyst for positive change, empowering managers to excel in their leadership roles and motivate their teams to be the best they can be.
Innovative mindset: Cultivate a culture of innovation and creativity, where ideas are welcomed, and every team member is encouraged to contribute to our shared success.
HR expertise: Strong HR experience, working as a trusted adviser. Confident in your ability, with a demonstrable track record of driving positive change and innovation.
If you are ready to ignite your passion and dedication while making a tangible impact on the lives of future generations, then we want you on our team! We offer a collaborative, supportive, highly rewarding work environment where your drive and ideas will be celebrated.
Our benefitsWe believe in living life fully and offer a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, enhanced family leave and pay, plus so much more!Click hereto find out more!
In person with flexibility: We believe in the power of in-person connection for collaboration and innovation, while also trusting you to manage your time with flexibility for life's demands. But, at Sparx, we love the energy, creativity and pace that comes from being together in person. Collaboration and connection drive our success, so we encourage everyone to be together in person as much as possible.
Ready to bring your passion and make a tangible impact on the future of learning? Apply now!
If you require an alternative recruitment method, or there is anything we can do to support you within the recruitment process, please do get in touch with us either by emailing us at recruitment@sparx.co.uk or phoning us on 01392 575729.
Unfortunately Sparx does not hold a licence to sponsor visas. Therefore, we are unfortunately not able to process any applications that require sponsorship.
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