People Business Partner

Job title:

People Business Partner

Company

BaxterStorey

Job description

Company DescriptionTitle: People Business PartnerLocation: Field based with requirements to visit the ‘South’ – London, Kent and Surrey locations and company offices when requiredSalary: Up to £50,000 per annumBenefits:

• 25 Days plus bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discretionary bonus subject to criteria and overall business financial performance.
• Discounts available on our Benefits app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Holroyd Howe is the market leader in the Independent School sector working exclusively with schools throughout England, Scotland and Wales. We specialise in creating a fresh and thoughtful food offer that’s uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each.Established 25 years ago, we are a team of foodies at heart. Today, our foodservice is more than a meal. Our amazing teams work in partnership with our schools to create an inclusive environment so that we serve positive experiences with food through motivated and engaged colleagues. We are looking for a new People Business Partner to help drive the people plan across the business and be part of a business going through an exciting period of change.As a People Business Partner, you will work closely with the senior leadership and operations teams to support people management practices across our independent school business. This role is essential in ensuring we attract, engage retain, and develop talent while fostering a positive and high-performance culture that supports the business as we grow.In this generalist role, you will provide coaching, consultation, and expertise on a full range of people services including staffing, talent management, engagement, employee relations, learning & development, and performance managementWe believe that our people are the key to our success. As a valued member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that fosters growth and embraces diversity. We are committed to investing in your professional development through continuous training, ensuring that you acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in your role.Job Description

• Act as a trusted partner to the South business leaders and team members.
• Provide advice to leaders on all aspects of the employment life-cycle including and not limited to attraction, hiring, on-boarding, learning and development, recognition, engagement, performance management, employee relations, safeguarding and retention.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the People Advisor – South, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Support and advise the Operational team in the South through the management of cases specifically with complex employee relation matters such as investigation, disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, absence matters and welfare cases whilst assessing any potential risks to the business.
• Escalate and discuss all potential risks and complex cases to the Head of People prior to taking further action.
• Partner with L&D to ensure People Development is high on the agenda to support a learning culture and with the aim of driving succession planning for the region.
• Analyse regional annual engagement results and partner with leaders to create action planning to enhance engagement. Develop and facilitate pulse surveys as required.
• Ensure monthly people reports are created and shared with the Head of People and Senior leaders, highlighting any trends and themes.

QualificationsSkills

• Proven experience in a People or HR Business Partner role, ideally within the same industry.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Personal attributes

• Willingness to learn and progress
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Team player
• Respectful
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrates sound work ethics
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations

Knowledge

• Microsoft office applications including SharePoint, Forms, OneDrive, Outlook etc.
• In-depth knowledge of HR policies, employment laws, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• confidentiality concerning any sensitive data and employee records
• A CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience would be desirable.

Additional InformationHolroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.We pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.Food InnovationWe offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.IND2

Expected salary

£45000 per year

Location

Weybridge, Surrey

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 02:55:04 GMT

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