People Business Partner

Booth Welsh are now seeking a People Business Partner to join our team in Irvine!

At Booth Welsh, we’re passionate about being purpose-driven and future-focused. The business is constantly looking ahead and evolving, and as a result has created a new People, Brand and Culture Department. This department is pivotal in ensuring that every aspect of the organisation reflects its core values and strategic goals, both internally and in its public persona. As a proud management-owned company, we aim to foster a unique environment where each employee has a stake in our continued success and innovation. 

As a result of this change, we are seeking a People Business Partner to take the lead in transforming our people practices. Reporting into the People, Brand & Culture Director, the People Business Partner will create a dynamic, responsive, and efficient people environment that aligns with contemporary business practices and technology advancements, as we prepare for the future of work. Your efforts will help us stay ahead in this fast-evolving business world. 

We are seeking a dynamic individual who is eager to make a significant impact within the organisation. The role involves working closely with business leaders and line managers to identify people priorities, develop strategic people plans, and facilitate the implementation of organisation-wide people initiatives. You will be the ‘go to’ person for all things people-related in the business.  

Our Values: 

We develop and nurture the talent of entire workforce, empowering people to do better every day and enhancing their health, wellbeing and fulfilment 
We practice open and collaborative working with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders, leveraging key talent to be the leaders in thinking and practice 
We are visionary and ambitious, promoting creative, innovative and agile ways of working 
We aspire to make a positive impact on the environment 

What you’ll do: 

Partner with leadership team to shape our people strategy, collaborating closely with managers across the spectrum. 
Lead strategic HR transformation, including evaluating and upgrading legacy systems, and designing modern people practices that leverage the latest technologies to boost productivity and employee engagement. 
Lead the implementation of a digital HR system, managing the selection process, project timelines, budget, and training, ensuring a seamless transition and ongoing support for optimal system use. 
Engage key stakeholders to unpack and address people-related challenges. 
Leverage data and insights to pinpoint priorities and prepare for future workforce dynamics. 
Offer expert guidance on pivotal HR practices  
Apply your people-centric expertise to devise strategies that propel departmental objectives and align with the goals of the organisation.  
Lead and mentor a small team, fostering professional growth and driving collective success within the people department.  
Deliver constructive feedback to stakeholders and supportively coach them to improve people practices that will boost business performance and efficiency.  

Across the employee lifecycle, your key responsibilities will be to work collaboratively with our in-house recruitment team, guiding the attraction, onboarding, and integration of top talent, developing initiatives for employee growth and retention, and managing the offboarding process to ensure continuous improvement and leadership in our people practices. This is a hands-on role. 

We’re looking for someone who: 

Has a solid track record of people management and leadership in HR  
Can provide best practice advice using up to date knowledge of modern people practices and UK employment law, ready to provide comprehensive support. 
Thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and loves making things better. 
Is adept at implementing tech-savvy people management systems tailored to what is needed. 
Takes a balanced and values led approach when managing employee relations 

Skills and experience: 

A minimum of 3 years at HRBP level, preferably in a high performing organisation. 
Operating at CIPD Chartered level or equivalent  
Influential and assertive, equipped to deliver immediate impact. 
Comprehensive knowledge of all HR functions, ensuring a well-rounded service offering to the business. 
Agile and dynamic work ethic complemented by a continuous improvement mindset. 
Skilled in deploying digitally enabled people management systems, with a strong capability to design tailored solutions to meet specific organisational needs and requirements. 
In-depth understanding of employment laws, regulations, and practices, combined with a solid track record in managing employee relations cases. 

Key elements associated with this role: 

Communication 
Employee Experience 
Change Management 
Organisation development and design 
Technology 
People Analytics 
Strategic thinker 
Curious questioner   

Working Hours/Arrangements: 

Standard working hours are 35.25 hours per week. This position is for a full-time permanent contract.  

Holidays: 

33 days annual leave 

Benefits: 

Comprehensive health and wellness programme, including access to inhouse gym, virtual personal fitness coach and Cycle 2 Work scheme etc  
Health cash plan through Westfield Health  
EV salary sacrifice scheme  
Pension scheme 
Team-building events including annual dance, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture. 
Free car parking onsite 
Free daily barista made drinks at our coffee bar