At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive people engagement and strategy across 100+ stores in the Midlands.
- Company: Join B&M, a leading FTSE 250 retailer with over 36,000 colleagues.
- Benefits: Enjoy store discounts, a colleague portal, and a range of exciting perks.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive team that values excellence, teamwork, and hard work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on people development and succession planning.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-site HR roles, ideally in retail or fast-paced environments.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
You’ve likely heard of B&M, maybe as a customer - but did you know we operate over 780 stores across the UK (and counting), are a FTSE 250 listed company, and employ more than 36,000 colleagues? Following an internal move, we're excited to offer an exciting new opportunity to join us as a Regional People Business Partner. This is a field-based role working with 100+ stores, with the Midlands being the ideal location to be based. We're looking for an experienced PBP with multi-site expertise, preferably in the retail, who is truly focused on the key elements of HR that relate to people, succession, talent, and development. Our principles are Excellence, Speed, Teamwork and Hard Work and we need these to really resonate with you professionally and personally.
As a Regional People Business Partner, you will spend time in the stores at the heart of our business, driving people engagement and strategy across our teams of amazing colleagues. Partnering the Regional Operations Manager and working closely with the multiple Area Managers, you will develop proactive people plans, recruit for Area, Store and Deputy Store Managers and embrace the internal development across each of your areas!
The key accountabilities of the role will be:
- Leading and supporting the People Agenda across the Region
- Driving succession planning & development with the Regional Operations Manager & Area Managers
- Store & Area Management recruitment with a strong focus on internal succession
- Partner with Area Managers to embed performance management processes across the region
- Proactive management of absence levels across your region, to ensure a reduction in levels and associated costs
- Delivery of training sessions to upskill existing Management on any people/legislation changes
Our ideal People Business Partner candidate will need to demonstrate the following qualities:
- Experience in a regional or multi-site HR role, ideally within retail or a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability of partnering at a senior management level
- An influencer, a negotiator, a listener, and all‑round solutions person
- The natural ability to balance people with commercial outcomes
- Approachable in style, a relationship builder not afraid to have challenging conversations based on rationale
- Commercially and People Focused
- An inspirational leader, enthusiastic about adding value on a day-to-day basis
If this role excites you and you think you’ve got what it takes, we want to hear from you!
Why join us? We offer you a range of great benefits including discount in our stores, a colleague portal offering discount for numerous retailers, hospitality & much more!
B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.
People Business Partner - Region 3 employer: B&M Retail
B&M is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where over 36,000 colleagues thrive in a culture of Excellence, Speed, Teamwork, and Hard Work. As a Regional People Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to influence and drive people engagement across 100+ stores in the Midlands, with access to comprehensive benefits including store discounts and a commitment to employee development. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing FTSE 250 company that values diversity and fosters career growth in a supportive atmosphere.
