People Business Partner

Could you bring your spark to Defence? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Work in partnership with managers to create a people plan for their business area taking in to account the wider business strategy and overall people plan
• Act in partnership with managers to deliver the people strategy and to create the best possible place to work for our people
• Develop and nurture key relationships to establish themselves as an integral part of the team and centre of excellence for all people expertise
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership to drive the delivery of the people plans
• Use experience, skills and knowledge of the Human Resources industry to make an impact in key areas such as change management, organisational design, employee engagement, succession and talent analytics
• Coach and mentor managers on all people related matters
• Support line managers across the business on workforce planning, organisational structure and design
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring cases are dealt with in timely manner and in line with relevant employment law
• Analyse people trends and people analytics to develop and enhance solutions, processes and policies that address current problems and avoid future ones

Our ideal People Business Partner will:

• A proven track record in leading on people change projects including employee engagement programmes, restructures, TUPE transfers, pay and benefits.
• Commercially astute, articulate, technically strong, dynamic, insightful and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Ability to adopt a proactive and responsive approach to queries and escalations
• Superb communication and influencing skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and customers

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 27 Days Holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/0603/96714001/52552389/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.

People Business Partner

South West - Flexible Working

circa £50,000 plus Company Car / Allowance and Private Healthcare.

Are you a People Business Partner ready for an exciting career move? A move to a company who embraces new ideas and provides a training and development culture? Then look no further as Compass Group UK & Ireland have a fantastic opportunity for a People Business Partner to join us!

At Compass we believe a successful career starts with passion, creativity and positivity. As one big family, our people are proud of what we do, we offer career opportunities and the chance to work across many different sectors.