People Business Partner - Group Functions

People Business Partner – Group Functions About Us At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. We provide an environment for our teams to thrive and make a real impact, especially as we drive momentum in the energy transition. We are committed to empowering and engaging every employee. Join us as a People Business Partner and discover your superpower. National Grid is hiring a People Business Partner for Group Functions. This role is based at NG House, Warwick, UK. About The Role Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic, inclusive environment? We seek a passionate, experienced People Business Partner to support our people strategy for Finance & Procurement. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, helping shape and execute strategies that foster high performance. What You\’ll Do Trusted Advisor: Provide high-quality, risk-based advice to management, building credibility as an HR professional. Strategic Partnership: Work closely with senior leaders to understand their challenges and goals, offering tailored HR guidance. People Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to enhance organizational effectiveness and talent development. Talent Management: Lead succession planning and talent reviews to nurture future leaders. Performance Coaching: Support leaders in setting expectations and coaching to improve team performance. Data-Driven Decisions: Use analytics to inform decisions and measure HR initiatives\’ impact. Engagement Champion: Drive engagement and retention strategies, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Global Collaboration: Build relationships within the UK and US HR teams, working across the globe. Best Practice Solutions: Collaborate with HR specialists to deliver tailored solutions to business challenges. Compliance Focus: Ensure adherence to policies, minimizing grievances. About You Proven Experience: Successful track record in business partnering within a professional, commercial organization. Exceptional Communicator: Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence at all levels. Self-Starter: Motivated, adaptable, with a mindset for continuous improvement. Commercial Acumen: Ability to influence and achieve results through strategic thinking. HR Expertise: Skilled in managing stakeholder relationships and providing risk-based advice in complex organizations. Change Management: Experience in organizational design and change initiatives. Talent Development: Skilled in developing talent and succession plans. Emotional Intelligence: Ability to engage in courageous conversations, coaching, and influencing. What You\’ll Get Competitive Salary: circa £62,000 – £74,000 per annum, dependent on location and experience. Bonus: Up to 15% of salary for performance. Additional Benefits Flexible benefits: cycle scheme, share incentive plan, tech schemes. Career development support: professional memberships, courses, books, exam fees, study leave. Health & Wellbeing: access to digital GP, wellbeing apps. Work + Family Space: support for work and family life, including emergency childcare and eldercare. More Information This is a full-time, permanent role. Hybrid/flexible working with travel as needed. Location: NG House, Warwick, UK. Application deadline: June 10th, early applications encouraged. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion National Grid values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply. Additional Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Business Development and Sales Industries: Utilities #J-18808-Ljbffr