Business Partner

Position: People Business Partner
Location: Branston

People Business Partner Salary £37,000 to £42,000 (DOE) 12 – month FTC Hybrid Home & Folkestone Are you a credible HR Business Partner that can slot in quickly to a large matrix business model? Do you enjoy Business Partnering with key stakeholders while managing complex ER cases? Would you like to be exposed to a FCA regulated organisation? If so, this could be a great chance to join Saga plc on a 12-month FTC.

You'll be covering some key resource while our colleagues are managing an exciting HRIS project. As a People Business Partner at Saga, you will be responsible for the delivery of the operational people agenda to ensure alignment to initiatives and policies. Partnering the Leadership team in Insurance and working closely with various stakeholders to create a future-focused people-led culture, build capability and ensure the people plan supports our growth ambitions and improves the colleague experience.

You will analyse and leverage people data to enable the business to grow and transform. Our Working Approach At Saga, we embrace a hybrid work model—mainly working from Folkestone 2 to 3 days a week, with the weekly cadence of every Wednesday together. Occasional travel to our London office may be expected. Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special.

We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday  bank holidays Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities As part of the People Partnership team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic people initiatives and fostering a positive work environment, understanding the nuances of each business area, aligning people plans with business objectives and optimising the colleague experience.

The role demands a combination of strategic foresight, meticulous data management, and exceptional interpersonal skills to ensure the seamless operation and continuous improvement of all our People functions. You will be responsible for;
• Enabling better capability and performance at every level.
• Embedding our purpose and values within leadership and colleague behaviours, challenging leaders when necessary, to ensure a positive culture.
• Promoting inclusivity where all colleagues are able to bring their full selves to work, where they are welcomed and feel able to speak up.
• Managing the colleague lifecycle so that every touchpoint is a positive experience for colleagues.
• Participating in external and internal networking to stay connected with business trends and changes.
• Delivering proactive, data-driven support to business areas.
• Providing insights and solutions that enhance workforce productivity and engagement.
• Leading and successfully concluding ER cases.
• Managing risk by ensuring compliance with employment legislation.

The Ideal Candidate You will have already worked in a People / HR function, ideally for a large customer centric organisation and can demonstrate strong business acumen along with the following skills and experience;
• Excellent communications skills, able to challenge and influence across a fast paced environment.
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