People Partner

Location: Field Based, North/Midlands Job Reference: HOB1160789 Closing Date: 14/12/2025 23:59 Role: People Partner We’re looking for an experienced People Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in aligning our people strategy with organisational goals. In this role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing strategic guidance on talent management, employee engagement, and organisational development. Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership Collaborate with Area and store managers to understand business needs and deliver HR solutions that support growth and creativity. Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, organisational design and development. Talent & Culture Support recruitment and onboarding processes to attract individuals who share our passion for creativity and customer service. Drive initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture. Lead the performance and talent agenda within your regions, ensuring leaders build robust succession plans and development plans for emerging and high‑potential talent. Ensure plans are in place to tackle poor performance. Learning & Development Partner with the L&D Manager to design and implement learning interventions tailored to retail and creative roles. Provide coaching to managers to enhance their ability to conduct effective performance discussions and develop their leadership skills. Employee Relations & Wellbeing Provide guidance on employee relations matters to ensure fair and consistent practices. Promote wellbeing initiatives that support mental health, work‑life balance, and job satisfaction. Engagement Partner with Area Managers to build an engaged, motivated workforce by implementing initiatives, monitoring engagement data, and driving actions that enhance employee experience and retention. Help shape company‑wide engagement and recognition programmes. HR Operations & Compliance Use HR data (turnover, absence, engagement, etc.) and insights to inform decisions and improve employee experience. Support the HR Shared Service Centre to deliver accurate, timely advice to colleagues and managers. Project Work Participate in projects and carry out any other duties that may be required. Relevant Experience & Skills Proven HR Business Partner experience, preferably in retail or multi‑site roles. Able to coach and develop managers to deliver improved performance. Confident in building relationships, influencing others, and holding stakeholders accountable. Solid employment law knowledge and experience managing complex ER cases. Experience leading successful projects that deliver improvements for colleagues. Ability to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills for interpreting data and delivering actionable insights. Willingness to travel extensively within the region. Benefits Birthday Day Off Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 2 days from home) Company pension contribution – up to 4% Employee Assistance Programme provided by Retail Trust Cash Health Plan with Health Shield Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses Subsidised gym membership Cycle to Work Scheme Long service awards and gifts Continuous training, development, and performance management Colleague Social Events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events We are completely committed to supporting anyone with a disability in applying for our vacancies. If you have a disability and require support throughout our recruitment process, you can contact us at recruitment@hobbycraft.co.uk and let us know what adjustments you may need. Hobbycraft is an equal opportunity employer. We take equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously and regularly review our policies and practices to ensure compliance and best practice. About HOBBYCRAFT: We’re here to help you create and celebrate the joy of crafting. Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do, reflected in our knowledgeable store colleagues and a wide range of high‑quality products. We host workshops and demos in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one. We support everyone on their crafting journey, from parents encouraging creative kids to student artists, expert knitters, model‑making hobbyists and more. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function General Business, Management and Business Development #J-18808-Ljbffr