HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (ER & Reward)

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits
Location: Willenhall Head Office
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time

We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Business Partner with a strong focus and passion for Reward and ER, to work in partnership with key stakeholders and business unit leaders, in order to create divisional people plans/strategies aligned to the goals and objectives of the business, driving change whilst ensuring the realisation of competitive advantage through leading people management practices.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about adding value to the business through innovative HR design and solutions. If you are eager to influence and demonstrate great HR operations at its best, in an extremely fast paced environment, then this is the position for you.

About Us:

You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 5,500 people with a turnover of £1.1 billion. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned business in the UK. Food and drink have always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and the business now entails retail, wholesale distribution, food service, fresh meat, logistics and shop fitting divisions.

Key accountabilities:

HR Operations

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the senior members of HR and the Exec to align operational and reward strategies with overall business objectives.
• Reporting: Generate and analyse key HR metrics and reports (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, compensation data) to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive operational improvements.
• Process Management: Design, implement, and continuously improve HR operational processes (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, employee data changes, HR systems utilisation) to enhance efficiency and improve employee experience across the business.
• System Integrity: Act as a key user and administrator for MyHR, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance with data protection regulations.
• Compliance: Oversee and ensure compliance with all employment laws and company policies, particularly regarding operational HR documentation and reporting.
• HR Support: Provide high-quality, timely support and guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and MyHR system usage, acting as the escalation point for complex operational queries.

Pay, Reward & Compensation

• Pay & Compensation Management: Manage the execution of annual compensation cycles (e.g., salary review, bonus schemes), ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness for all roles.
• Benefits Administration: Administer company benefits programs (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans), including enrolments, terminations, and employee communication.
• Benchmarking & Analysis: Conduct regular market salary benchmarking and job analysis to inform compensation decisions and structure the pay and job evaluation grades.
• Incentives & Recognition: Partner with business leaders to design and implement effective incentive, bonus, and recognition programs that drive performance and align with business goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years’ experience in HR, with a significant focus on HR Operations, HRIS management, and Compensation & Benefits.
• Education: Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with HRIS/HRMS platforms (e.g., Access, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, ADP) and strong MS Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of employment law, compensation principles, and benefits administration.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyse complex data, identify trends, and develop practical, data-driven solutions, with proven actionable information.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of explaining complex reward/operations topics clearly to various senior levels within the business.
• Integrity: High level of discretion and ethical handling of sensitive and confidential information.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive and manage ambiguity in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Company Car
• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please download the job description for more information.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

You may have experience of the following: Senior HR Business Partner, HR Business Partner (Reward & ER), People Business Partner, Reward Business Partner, ER & Reward Specialist (Senior), HR Operations Business Partner, HRIS & Reward Manager, People Partner (ER & Reward), Employee Relations Business Partner, HR Rewards Manager, HR Operations Manager, Senior Compensation & Benefits Advisor, People & Culture Business Partner, Reward & HR Policy Manager, etc.

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