In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a People Business Partner to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Bardon factory. As our People Business Partner, you will provide proactive, value adding, strategically aligned support in the development and delivery of people strategies in line with business goals to the Manufacturing Leadership Teams and Executive Leadership of a number of centralised support functions. You will be an active member of the Manufacturing Leadership Team and to act as a change agent in managing organisational change.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Christmas company shutdown
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role with experience of a multi-site, manufacturing or distribution environment
Excellent coaching, influencing and relationship management skills with the ability to manage a large group of stakeholders at a senior level
Delivery focussed with the drive to overcome barriers to success
Excellent judgement, considered approach and commercial awareness to ensure the right decisions are made for both the individual and the business
Monitoring and implementing HR policy and practice
Handling high volume of complex employee relations issues
Excellent working knowledge of employment law with the ability to apply it practically to workplace situations
Excellent understanding of HR best practice and ability to apply this to employee relations cases in a manufacturing environment
Experience of leading on organisational change projects including restructures
Strong Microsoft office skills and experience of HR systems
Coaching skills
An understanding of GDPR
Innovative approach to problem solving
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible and willing to be involved in a variety of tasks
Not afraid to challenge in order to get results and has a strong sense of resilience
Able to build strong, credible business relationships with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to organise and prioritise own workload, requiring minimal supervision and an ability to meet deadlines
Able to work independently
Good team working skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Ability to deal with ambiguous situations in a professional manner, and make appropriate decisions
A 'can-do' attitude with the ability to respond positively to change
High level of emotional intelligence
Full driving licence
A willingness to travel between factory locations in the North West and the Midlands on a regular basisDesirable…
CIPD level 5 or higher
Experience of working within the construction industry or similar
Tribunal case management
TUPE management
TUPEMore about the People Partner role…
Develop, build and maintain internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and professional bodies to enhance the quality of People service across the business
Work collaboratively with leaders and drive strategic HR discussions across your allocated areas
In collaboration with leadership teams, develop People Plans for each factory and team within your responsibility
Work closely with leadership teams to effectively plan and update succession plans, ensuring data is accurate and re-visted frequently
Ensure consistency and compliance during pay and bonus reviews by working closely with leaders ensuring all guidelines are closely followed
Influence and guide leaders on People related initiatives within your regions and provoke positive changes in business culture
Coach, guide and provide expert and pro-active support and guidance to leaders and managers on People related matters including policy, procedure, best practice, engagement, employment legislation, organisational design, wellbeing, rewards and benefits
Champion and monitor the People KPI's within your areas of responsibility and proactively work with the leaders to improve productivity and performance.
Management and development of a People Operations Manager and a People Advisor, ensuring support is given for more complex Employee Relations cases in order to mitigate any organisational risk
Support complex and escalated ER cases where required across the business
Work collaboratively with the People Development and Future Talent teams to agree and implement People development solutions
Work collaboratively with the internal Recruitment team to support in meeting resourcing plans. Ensure managers are equipped with the necessary recruitment skills including supporting workshops with the recruitment team where appropriate
Support with recruitment and appointment of senior level individuals within your areas of responsibility
Act as the custodian of the Vistry Group values and ensure positive action is being taken to drive our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement
Support with the development of online and in person Workshops to upskill managers, and deliver to your stakeholders to ensure they are equipped to meet their people management responsibilities
Contribute to Group wide People projects to ensure deadlines are met and desired outcomes are achieved
Attend and contribute to regular in person People team meetings at a variety of location across the UK
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant technologies and effectively utilise systems, tools, and digital platforms to perform role responsibilitiesFinally, let's tell you a bit more about us…
We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.
Join us in making Vistry.
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