People Business Partner

T his 12-month fixed-term maternity cover position will provide continuity of People Business Partner support to the business . The role will establish trusted relationships with Directors and managers, support delivery of agreed People priorities, and provide a first - class People team service throughout the maternity cover period.

• Provide maternity cover for the People Business Partner role, ensuring seamless delivery of people support, advice and key initiatives across Regional and Group responsibilities.
• Partner with Directors to build organisational capability and deliver people strategies aligned to business priorities.
• Develop and implement People policies in line with employment legislation and best practice.
• Lead fair and inclusive recruitment processes, promoting balanced selection and reducing bias.
• Provide expert employee relations and employment law advice, managing complex casework and high-risk people matters.
• Obtain external legal advice where required and advise on legal risk, compliance and organisational change.
• Support organisational design, succession planning and talent development across the business.
• Coach and develop managers, delivering practical toolkits and guidance to strengthen leadership capability.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to address people challenges and drive business performance.
• Support regional teams to ensure employees have the skills, resources and support needed to achieve objectives .
• Deliver agreed people initiatives, projects and change programmes, maintaining engagement and minimising business risk.
• Ensure People policies and procedures are applied consistently, legally and in line with Cala's culture and values.
• Build strong, credible relationships across the Group and act as a role model for Cala's values and behaviours.
• Ensure effective handover at the start and end of the maternity cover period, maintaining accurate records and clear updates on key people matters, risks, projects and stakeholder activity.

About You

• CIPD qualified and/or experienced in a People Business Partner role, with the ability to quickly understand business needs and provide effective maternity cover support.
• Able to build credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring continuity and influencing outcomes.
• Commercially focused, balancing business objectives with people needs when providing advice and solutions.
• Broad multi-site operational HR experience; experience within a similar-sized organisation would be advantageous .
• Strong project, time and workload management skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results.
• Resilient, proactive and self-motivated, with a flexible, can-do approach and the drive to see initiatives through to completion.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Able to coach, motivate and engage others, contributing positively as a collaborative team player.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Please be aware that if you are invited to interview for this role, you will be required to show proof of your right to work in the UK.

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact careers@cala.co.uk

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.

We offer an excellent benefits package of 34 days holiday (including public holidays and increasing by a day each year to a maximum of 40), the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday, private healthcare, enhanced salary sacrifice pension contributions of 5% employee, 10% employer, ULEV car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, retail discounts and much more! (Some benefits will be pro-rated if you were to join on a part time basis)

Staines-upon Thames, Surrey Office (Thames)