Senior People Partner

Lithia UK – Nationwide

Up to £75,000 basic salary, company car, bonus, family PMI, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

As Senior People Partner at Lithia UK, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a people strategy that directly accelerates commercial and operational performance. Leading the HR agenda across our Stratstone Prestige franchises, you’ll partner with some of the world’s most respected and prestigious automotive brands; Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW/MINI, aligning progressive people practices with ambitious business objectives. This is a high impact role for a commercially astute HR leader who thrives in fast paced, performance driven environments. You will champion a high-performance culture, driving organisational change, elevating engagement, and building capability at every level of the division.

Working in close partnership with senior leaders, dealership teams, and the wider HR function, you will ensure the seamless delivery of talent, employee relations, and workforce initiatives that enable operational excellence. Balancing strategic influence with hands on delivery, you will translate business priorities into practical, measurable people solutions. Ultimately, you will help shape an environment defined by accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering our people to perform at their best and positioning the business for sustained success.

How you’ll make an impact as a Senior People Partner:

• Shape and execute a forward-thinking people strategy that is fully aligned to divisional and organisational objectives, ensuring every initiative delivers measurable commercial impact.
• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing credible, data led counsel that informs key decisions and strengthens business performance.
• Drive organisational effectiveness by partnering with leaders on structure, workforce planning and succession strategy, ensuring the right capability, in the right roles, at the right time.
• Strengthen our talent pipeline by leading initiatives that attract, retain, and develop high calibre individuals, while embedding robust leadership and career development frameworks.
• Embed a high-performance culture by championing performance management standards, setting clear expectations, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the division.
• Elevate colleague engagement and inclusion, working with leaders to implement targeted action plans that enhance morale, productivity, and diversity across all teams.
• Safeguard operational excellence in HR delivery, partnering with the HR Support functions to ensure seamless execution across payroll, onboarding, policy compliance, and process governance; underpinned by accurate data and best practice.
• Lead through change with confidence, guiding managers and teams through organisational transformation, minimising disruption while strengthening clarity, resilience, and engagement.

What we’re looking for:

• CIPD qualified - bringing a genuine passion for HR excellence and the development of high performing people and teams.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering commercially impactful HR strategies within fast paced, results driven environments, with clear evidence of measurable outcomes.
• A confident and credible leader, capable of inspiring others and influencing senior stakeholders to drive meaningful, sustainable change across the business.
• An exceptional relationship builder, trusted at every level of the organisation and adept at navigating complexity with sound judgement and professionalism.
• A highly effective communicator, articulating ideas with clarity and authority, both in writing and in person to ensure alignment and engagement.
• Proactive, resilient, and accountable, taking ownership of outcomes, maintaining momentum, and bringing positive energy to every challenge.
• Organised and composed under pressure, with the ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Commercially astute and solutions focused, applying creativity and resourcefulness to overcome obstacles and unlock opportunities.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, equally comfortable operating autonomously or contributing to a high-performing team environment that values shared success.

What we can offer you:

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love.
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday.
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most.
• Access a new car through our Salary Sacrifice scheme and enjoy a smarter way to drive.
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart.
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries.
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities.
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme.
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding.
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme.

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people: As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together.

If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Lithia UK are an equal opportunities employer, and we are proud members of Automotive 30% Club, Diversity in Retail and Inclusive Companies. We welcome all applications regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, marital status, socio-economic background or Veteran status. We will also consider qualified applicants with prior criminal convictions, in accordance with the law. We want your recruitment journey to be unique to you and as accessible as possible. If you need any additional support with your application or have specific requirements at any stage, please let us know via email: . Our team will be happy to support you throughout every stage of the process.