Human Resources Business Partner
hace 2 días
Coventry
HR Business Partner Location: Coventry (On‑site) Competitive Salary & Benefits Closing date: 18th February 2026 About Us: Corona Energy is a leading independent energy supplier with over 20 years’ experience supporting UK businesses. We supply 14% of the UK industrial and commercial gas market and serve around 13,000 gas and electricity customers. Our people define our culture. As a Great Place to Work certified organisation, we are committed to creating a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued and able to make an impact every day. Our values — Customer First, Impactful, Empowered, Forward Thinking — guide how we work and continuously improve. We welcome people from all identities, backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to play a key role in supporting our customer‑facing operation. This is a hands‑on, operational role with a strong focus on employee relations, performance management, capability development and colleague retention. Based on‑site in Coventry, you will be the first point of HR support for managers, many of whom are developing their leadership capability. You’ll provide pragmatic, commercially minded HR advice that enables leaders to make confident, consistent and fair decisions. You’ll join a small, collaborative People team, working closely with another HR Business Partner, HR Administration, Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong judgement, resilience and the ability to build trusted relationships and coach managers effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Employee Relations & People Support • Provide clear, practical HR advice across a range of ER matters, ensuring fairness and compliance., • Support managers with performance, capability and absence issues, driving early and effective resolution., • Act as a visible HR presence on-site, offering timely and pragmatic support., • Build trusted relationships with operational leaders, providing constructive challenge where needed., • Identify manager development needs and partner with L&D to strengthen leadership capability., • Host new starter inductions for your client group., • Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure smooth onboarding., • Contribute to workforce planning and talent discussions, identifying capability gaps and future needs., • Collaborate with TA and L&D to shape development plans within your client group., • Use people data to identify trends, opportunities and risks., • Provide meaningful analysis to inform decisions and support operational priorities., • Contribute to the development and embedding of HR processes and improvement initiatives. Skills & Experience: Essential • Proven HR Business Partner or strong HR Generalist experience within an operational environment., • Strong employee relations expertise across performance, capability, attendance and complex casework., • Confident coaching, influencing and constructively challenging managers., • Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working at pace with competing priorities., • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills at all levels., • Skilled in using people data to inform decision‑making., • Pragmatic, commercially aware and able to apply sound judgement., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • Experience supporting operational, customer‑facing or multi‑site teams., • Experience with onboarding or induction processes., • Exposure to evolving HR frameworks or developing HR functions., • CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience). Benefits package We are passionate about supporting wellbeing, growth and a positive colleague experience. Our benefits include: • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Annual profit share bonus, • Company pension scheme, • Enhanced annual leave options, • Fully funded Private Medical Insurance & Bupa dental, • Medicash health cash plan, • Employee Assistance Programme with unlimited mental health support, • Life assurance (4× salary) and income protection, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, • Access to Perkbox with monthly points Our Culture & Working Environment: • A welcoming office with free breakfast, fresh fruit, healthy snacks, Acqua Libra tap, pool table and PlayStation, • Wellness room for quiet breaks, • Encouragement to take regular breaks throughout the day, • Opportunities to join groups such as our Green Team, DE&I Champions and Wellbeing Group, • Regular social events including sports days, theatre trips, book clubs and volunteering, • Annual celebrations including Christmas and summer parties, awards and long‑service recognition, • Your birthday off and a £100 wedding gift, • Join us today and be apart of a growing company that values innovation, collaboration, and development. At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance, please let us know.