Job description:

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments? If so, this role could be perfect for you! Join us as an HR Business Partner and make a real impact by shaping our workforce and leading key initiatives to elevate our organization. As our HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic partner to our Contract Logistics business unit, playing a critical role in aligning HR strategies with Business Unit goals to make a real impact. In this pivotal role, you’ll act as a trusted partner to stakeholders to help shape strategic initiatives, drive organizational effectiveness, and enhance employee engagement.

How you create impact

• Support Head of HR with the development and implementation of the local people plan.
• Partner with business leaders to understand organisational goals and challenges, providing HR guidance and insights.
• Implement HR strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring effective talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development.
• Collaborate with HR teams to design and deliver comprehensive HR programs and initiatives, fostering employee engagement and enhancing the employee experience.
• Support workforce planning and talent management activities, to identify skill gaps and develop succession plans to support organisational growth.
• Train, coach, support, and provide expertise and guidance to stakeholders on the application of HR policies and procedures, employment legislation, and best practices in line with current legislation.
• Act as a change agent, driving organisational change, and effectively managing change initiatives to optimise employee productivity and acceptance.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to generate insights, providing data-driven recommendations to improve HR processes and support decision-making at all levels.

Profile description:

What we would like you to bring

• Ideally degree-level education or equivalent experience, along with a CIPD qualification.
• Desired demonstrable ability to align HR strategies in large matrixed organizations.
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Must have extensive experience in employee relations and the ability to coach managers to effectively handle related issues.
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, stakeholder, and influencing skills at all levels.

This is a national role requiring a driving license, as you’ll support stakeholders across the Midlands/Warwickshire/Oxfordshire areas. The role is hybrid, allowing you to plan your own diary and enjoy a mix of working from home and office locations.

SECURITY VETTING REQUIRED: This position requires enhanced security clearance checks, and by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation.

We offer:

What's in it for you

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment.

You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme
• A tailored personal development and training programme.
• Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.
• We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's & more)
• Refer a friend scheme