People Business Partner

1 week ago


Billericay, Essex, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time

Join us, we're an Investors in People Gold Standard Company
Ground Control is the UK's largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We are a values centred business, creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all.

We are the contractor of choice for many well-known private and public organisations - Network Rail, Tesco, Severn Trent Water, Sainsbury's and the Tower of London to name a few.


We are looking for an experienced
People Business Partner, someone who thrives on challenge and working in a constantly changing and evolving environment to join us on a
6-12 month fixed term contract.

This role is responsible for leading the employee relations approach across Ground Control and delivering a business partnering service to specific sections of our business, helping them see and understand the benefits that great HR can deliver.

This role will allow you to join a business with a breadth of activity and stakeholder engagement across multiple lines of services.

You will also have scope to engage in both change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment, and rewarding our employees for their hard work.

We offer a wide-ranging benefits program, supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

  • We have been awarded 'worldclass' status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the 'Top 100 Large Companies to Work For' league table.
  • Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
  • We inclusively support 'The Race at Work Charter', 'Ban the Box', 'The Armed Forces Covenant' and are 'Disability Confident'
  • We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  • By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500
Perks and Benefits

  • Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
  • Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
  • Bupa employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
  • A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
  • Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
  • Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.
  • Financial benefits include twice yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.

Everyone is welcome. We're embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative_. _Together we'll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment.

What you'll achieve:

  • Will lead in planning and implementing our employee relations strategy and bringing it to life across the business whilst proactively managing any ER issues and case work.
  • Liaise with Trade Union representatives and handling all negotiations with Trade Unions with regards to any activity across the business.
  • Managing intercompany transfers and TUPE transfers.
  • Developing strong and effective relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing compliant and customer focused advice and support.
  • Supporting and coaching business leaders to develop their line management skills in line with Ground Control values and culture.
  • Support development and learning programmes as required and evaluate, monitor, and embed the learning.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, ability to influence inside and outside of HR demonstrating a high level of integrity in all interactions.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise and translate business initiatives into clear Human Resources deliverables coupled with a processoriented, forward looking approach
  • Ability to create and reinforce Ground Control's values and culture.

Who are we looking for?

  • Significant experience in managing a wide range of employee relations issues including disciplinaries and performance issues.
  • Solid background in employment and case law.
  • Proven experience in change management acquired through operating in a growth environment.

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