People Partner, 12 Month FTC
15 hours ago
Birmingham
People Partner (12-month FTC) Location: Marden, Kent - Onsite based role Reports to: People Director £50K Overview A UK-based organisation is seeking a proactive and hands-on People Partner to support its operational site and ensure a consistent, positive employee experience. This onsite role works closely with senior operational leaders, line managers, and the wider People Team to deliver effective day-to-day people support. The position covers a broad generalist remit, including employee relations, workforce coordination, payroll administration, and supporting people processes across the employee lifecycle. You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, building trusted relationships and supporting managers to confidently lead their teams. Key Responsibilities 1. People Partnering • Provide practical guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters, including ER, performance, absence, and day-to-day HR queries., • Build strong relationships through regular onsite engagement with operational teams., • Support senior operational leadership with workforce planning and headcount accuracy., • Collaborate closely with the wider People Team to contribute to business-wide initiatives. 2. Employee Experience • Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, check-ins, and offboarding., • Promote an inclusive and positive working culture, encouraging open communication and recognition., • Gather feedback across the site and escalate themes or concerns to drive continuous improvement. 3. Employee Relations • Manage ER cases such as investigations, disciplinaries, performance issues, and grievances., • Ensure processes align with UK employment law and internal policy, seeking senior or legal guidance where needed., • Coach managers to handle people matters confidently and effectively. 4. Learning & Development • Partner with the L&D function to share insights on training needs across the site., • Support managers in identifying skills gaps and development opportunities., • Deliver occasional training or briefing sessions and maintain accurate training records., • Assist with identifying opportunities to utilise the apprenticeship levy. 5. Payroll & Workforce Administration • Lead the end-to-end payroll process for the site, ensuring all changes and updates are captured accurately., • Resolve payroll and benefits queries where appropriate., • Maintain accurate and compliant employee data in line with GDPR. 6. Agency & Headcount Management • Act as the primary contact for agency partners, supporting onboarding, compliance, and performance monitoring., • Track agency usage and associated costs, escalating issues where needed., • Provide accurate headcount reporting and support workforce planning. 7. Operational Support & Team Collaboration • Contribute to people-related projects and ongoing improvements, including engagement initiatives and process enhancements., • Work collaboratively with the wider People Team to ensure alignment and consistency across functions., • Maintain compliance with people processes, policies, and data standards., • Support communication activity to ensure clear and consistent messaging., • Provide cover for key elements of the Senior People Partner’s role during periods of absence. Skills & Experience Essential • Experience in a People Partner, HR Advisor, or similar HR generalist role within an operational environment (e.g., warehouse, logistics, manufacturing)., • Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing ER cases., • Confidence in supporting or running payroll processes., • Experience working with variable headcount and agency labour., • Excellent relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced setting., • Comfortable being highly visible and hands-on within an operational team., • Good understanding of GDPR and data accuracy standards. Desirable • Experience using HRIS systems such as HiBob or Team Tailor., • Coaching or mediation experience., • Experience within a values-led or purpose-driven organisation., • Exposure to benefits or compensation administration. Job Type: Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months