HR Business Partner

Northampton, Northamptonshire
City Plumbing
Come and join us as a people focused and responsible HR Business Partner and be part of a hugely successful and friendly People and Culture team.The Role: As an HR Businenss Partner, you’ll join an evolving People and Culture function to play a vital role in supporting the business on a journey of change and providing a great colleague experience. As an HRBP, you will be a key point of advice and support for managers and colleagues regarding people processes, policies and employee relations queries and will also work closely with the wider HR Team to support key People initiatives and projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and adaptable individual who places a high value on teamwork and collaboration. Strong communication skills and a fundamental understanding of the role of an HR Team will be essential to successKey Responsibilities Managing senior stakeholders in our business, understanding challenges and opportunities for teams to work at their best across key objectivesCollaborating within our team to develop people plans for areas that involve learning and development, talent and succession, diversity and inclusion, and colleague well-beingLeading HR-related projects on organisation, business change and transformationAdvising our colleagues and stakeholders to think broadly about how they can enhance their own team’s performances and improve business output and activityBeing a key point of contact within our business to provide support to our people advisors providing guidance and effective management of ER and managerial related issuesThis is a remote-based role, with occasional travel into our head office is based in Crick, Northamptonshire, as well as other specialist business units when requiredYou: You’ll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem solving. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider HR team and you’ll be committed to acting with integrity and honesty in everything you do.Skills and competencies Previous HR Generalist experienceExperience in supporting the delivery and implementation of people projects and initiatives, managing various senior stakeholders at any one timeBags of drive and energy to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a real passion for all things People and HRUnderstanding of current HR practices/trends and up-to-date employment law knowledgeAlthough it is not essential, it may be beneficial to be studying towards or already have a CIPD qualificationIt is likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: HR Advisor, HR Generalist, People Advisor, HR Assistant, Assistant HR Business Partner, HR Coordinator, Building Industry, Construction and Trade industry, FMCG, Retail or SupermarketsDon’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs if they feel they don’t have every one of the required skills. All Highbourne Group companies are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you’re interested in this role but think that your previous experience doesn’t completely match – apply anyway. You could be just the person we’re looking for!Us; From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We’re proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we’re super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersSavings on driving lessons, phone bills, gym memberships as well as further benefitsLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.