People Partner

Join our client as a People Partner!

Our client is more than just a company — they're a community driven by a passion for student welfare and property expertise. With ambitious goals in the PBSA sector, they're expanding rapidly, securing significant national contracts and shaping the future of student living.

Role Description

As the first People Partner, you have the unique opportunity to shape and design best-in-class people initiatives. With a broad remit that evolves alongside the organization, you'll be instrumental in building organizational and people capability, recruiting top talent, and developing departmental approaches to achieve objectives. Embracing the values-driven approach, you'll cultivate a sense of belonging, nurture talent, and help every employee realize their full potential within the vibrant company culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and department managers to develop HR strategies aligned with company goals.
• Implement best practices in recruitment, selection, and onboarding to attract and retain top talent.
• Support performance management and team development through continuous performance practices.
• Lead organizational changes while ensuring legal compliance and acting as a true partner.
• Utilize data insights to continuously improve our people approach and drive engagement.
• Collaborate with Operations to design and deliver training programs for employee development.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, fairness, and consistency.
• Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an HR People Partner.
• Strong ER experience.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong influencing and coaching skills.
• Experience in the PBSA/BTR industry preferable
• Resilience, adaptability, and cultural diversity awareness.

If you're ready to join a dynamic, thriving team and make your mark in the PBSA sector, this opportunity welcomes you. Our client offers a hybrid work environment, with headquarters located in Leicester. Apply now and be part of a journey to elevate student living.