Regional HR Business Partner – South region
Ever tried balancing employee relations, commercial priorities and colleague experience across multiple businesses at once? As our Regional HR Business Partner, you'll do exactly that. Based ideally in Reading and working in a hybrid, field-based role across our Thames Valley & South region, you'll partner closely with the Senior Partner, People Experience, while also supporting the Head of People Advisory (Employee Relations).
At Lomond, you'll be the trusted people partner for regional leaders, branch managers and colleagues across a diverse portfolio of property brands. This is a role for someone who enjoys being visible in the business, influencing decisions, solving people challenges and helping leaders create high-performing teams. You'll combine hands-on employee relations expertise with commercial awareness, using insight and data to support business performance while ensuring colleagues have a positive experience throughout their career journey
What you'll be doing
• Act as the trusted people partner and first point of contact for the Managing Director and regional leadership team on all people matters.
• Manage employee relations cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, capability and performance matters through to resolution.
• Coach and support managers to build confidence, consistency and accountability in managing their teams.
• Lead investigations and support formal hearings while ensuring risks are appropriately managed and escalated.
• Build strong relationships across branches, using regular regional visits to understand business challenges and opportunities.
• Use insight from engagement surveys, onboarding feedback, exit interviews and people data to identify trends and recommend action.
• Deliver the regional rollout of group-wide people initiatives, policy updates and review processes.
• Support managers through key colleague lifecycle activities including onboarding, probation reviews, contractual changes and offboarding.
• Produce regional people reporting that supports informed decision-making and improved performance.
• Champion the effective use of people systems and self-service tools across the region.
What you'll need
We're not just looking for someone who fits our team; we want to be a good fit for you too! We're looking for individuals with qualities such as:
• Strong generalist HR experience with a proven employee relations background in a multi-site environment.
• A practical understanding of UK employment law and the confidence to manage complex people issues.
• The ability to coach, influence and build credibility with managers at all levels.
• Experience supporting organisational change within a fast-paced business.
• Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Confidence using HR systems, people data and digital tools, alongside a full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
Here's what you can look forward to
At Lomond Group, we believe in taking care of our people. That's why we offer some amazing perks and benefits through our engagement platform, LOMONDlife, such as:
• 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• A pension scheme to help you build towards retirement
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave covering maternity, paternity, adoption & IVF
• Free, confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Spread the cost of the latest gadgets & appliances with our Smart Tech Scheme
• Cut your commute's carbon footprint with our Cycle2Work Scheme
• Competitive base pay benchmarked to market, plus commission & performance bonuses on most roles
• Recognition for length of service, marked with special days & celebrations
• Funded professional qualifications to back your development & career growth
• Regular company socials, because we work hard & socialise even harder
• Access discounts at over 900 retailers through our smart spending app, plus a wellbeing centre with resources to help you stay active, eat well, build financial confidence & look after your mental health
To apply, submit your application and, if shortlisted, you'll first meet with the Talent Acquisition team, followed by an interview with the hiring manager and a final stage with the head of people.
The closing date for applications is 9th December. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment or interview process, please contact Lisa Nostro at Lisa.nostro@lomond.co.uk.
At Lomond, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. Apply today.
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