Head Of People / Senior Hr Business Partner

Head of People / Senior HR Business Partner

At James and James, our values drive everything we do and we're on the lookout for someone who can help us bring these values to life, creating an inclusive and high-performing workplace.Who are we?We're a trusted fulfilment partner for hundreds of eCommerce brands, not only in the UK but internationally. Since 2010 we've grown our HQ here in Northampton, and have also put down roots in America, Australia,Canada and Europe and there's no sign of us slowing down yet!If you're all about fairness, inclusivity, and excellence in people management, and want to be part of our journey of growth, this opportunity might be just what you're looking for.What's in it for you?Salary - £55,00025 days holiday plus bank holidays and 5% matched pensionHealthshield - GP anytime, cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental…Enhanced company sick payZen Den - a dedicated, quiet space to relax, unwind, meditate or reflectMetal health team, fully trained to give support should you need itLife assuranceCycle to work schemeFree on-site parking, electric car chargers, bike shelters, showers on siteEnhanced maternity payPlease note this role is located at our Northampton site 4 days per week, with 1 day WFHWhat you will be doing…There's a bit of everything in this role. You'll be diving into day to day tasks whilst also working on implementing strategies and initiatives that will drive employee development, engagement and high performance. Here's a taste of what you'll be up to:Developing and continuously improving strategies and initiatives to enhance our EVPCoaching, supporting and providing feedback to managers and the People Team on complex people mattersEnsuring our people are always listened to through formal & informal initiativesLeading the charge on diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and respectedBeing the go to person for day to day UK HR operations, ensuring compliance with regulations & handling ER issues with fairness and sensitivitySpotting any training needs & creating tailored development programs to enhance employee skills and capabilitiesKeeping the People admin ship sailing smoothly, including all payroll, benefits administration and record keepingProviding mentoring and support to our People Manager, guiding their professional development and growthWho are we looking for?Extensive experience in HR / People management roles in fast growth, value based culturesSkilled in identifying issues, analysing route causes, and developing practical solutions to address challengesStrong emotional intelligence, with fine-tuned instincts and the ability to build trusting relationshipsAdaptable and flexible in your approach, you easily navigate ambiguous and rapidly changing prioritiesExperienced in leading organisational change initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptabilityOur hiring processTo maintain impartiality in the selection process and prevent bias from influencing shortlisting decisions, all applicants are systematically reviewed blindly by anonymising CV'sIf you're shortlisted, you'll have a call with Steph, our Talent ManagerYou'll have an interview or two on site, with Clara, our Chief People Officer, and Neil, our Chief Operations Officer.You get offered the job & start your amazing new job with James and James!At James and James, we welcome and value diversity. We believe in fair hiring practices and are dedicated to considering all candidates equally, regardless of their race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status.Should you require any reasonable adjustments for the role or interview process please email

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