At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teams in driving people strategies and managing employee relations.
- Company: Join Whittard, a luxury tea and coffee brand with a rich history since 1886.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, product discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive environment for your growth.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping a thriving workplace culture and driving business success.
- Qualifications: 3 years of HR experience, with a focus on project ownership and team management.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 £ per year.
At Whittard, we’re passionate about bringing luxury tea and coffee to our communities. We’ve been achieving this goal since 1886, and have ambitious objectives to grow our business with each role being key in delivering these. The HR Business Partner is an exciting opportunity to be part of this journey and join the HR team at our Milton Park office.
Reporting to the Head Of HR, you will support our retail and head office teams, acting as a trusted business partner to managers across the organisation. You will play a key role in driving the people agenda, supporting organisational change, developing management capability and delivering people solutions that enable both our colleagues and the business to thrive. In return you’ll benefit from hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, fantastic product discounts and investments in your professional training and development.
- Coach and support managers to build high-performing teams, improve employee engagement, and drive business performance.
- Manage complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary, grievance, and absence management cases.
- Lead workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, and key people initiatives that support organisational growth and employee development.
- Line management responsibility, providing coaching, support and clear direction to ensure high performance.
- Partner with leaders and line managers across retail and head office teams, providing expert advice and guidance on employee relations, performance management and people development.
3 years HR generalist experience including HR project ownership. Retail HR and international experience would be desirable. Understanding of payroll would be advantageous. Previous line management experience.
Generous holiday allowance + enjoy your birthday off. Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products. Monthly product allowance. Auto-enrolment Pension scheme. Access to our wellbeing portal and Employee Assistant Programme. Flexible working opportunities. We'll be happy to support you.
HR Business Partner - Industrial in Milton employer: Whittard of Chelsea
Whittard of Chelsea is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values diversity and inclusion while fostering professional growth. Located in Milton Park, the HR Business Partner role provides opportunities for hybrid working, generous holiday allowances, and significant discounts on luxury tea and coffee products, making it a rewarding place to develop your career in HR.
