Human Resources Business Partner

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Regional HR Business Partner to join the HR team at Nationwide Platforms. Nationwide Platforms is a fast-growing commercial business, and as we continue to go from strength to strength, we are proud to be a support function integral to its growth.

Reporting into the Head of HR Business Partnering and working closely alongside other HRBP’s, Regional Advisors and the centralised HR Shared Service function, you will be responsible for managing the HR contribution for a specific region and division within the organisation. As HR Business Partner your role will be to support the midterm plan and strategic objectives within your region/ division, through effective operational, and strategic solutions.

Based in the London Region, we are looking for someone who isn’t apposed to a little travel, as engagement will all locations within the Region is key, but also able to do nationwide travel from time to time. You must be CIPD qualified, have proven HR generalist experience, a credible influencer and communicator and have strong commercial business awareness.

Key Responsibilities
- Implementation of the Group UK Annual People Plan and supporting KPI’s.
- Ownership of the Region/Business Unit annual performance appraisal process and ensure the process continues to drive performance to meet business needs through ongoing review.
- Play an active role in employee engagement activities across the business
- Lead and drive HR projects as required from time to time, working with the Wider HR Function and stakeholders across the Business and its effectiveness within the business
- Drive the effective delivery of change initiatives within Region/Business Unit areas of responsibility
- Provide advice to the Regional Management team in the development of resourcing, succession and recruitment plans
- Work in conjunction with the Regional Directors to develop business plans / structure change plans as required to improve the effectiveness of the regional structures
- Provide Consultancy and advice to line managers and employees in HR matters and change programs
- Provide first line management advice and support with regard to all HR matters, in line with company policy and local employment law
- Manage regional headcount within budget requirements and constraints
- Contribute to the formation of HR polices to support the needs of the business
- Ensure key HR KPI’s are measured and achieved

Qualifications/Experience
- Qualified HR Professional (CIPD qualified)
- Demonstrate the ability to challenge, build credibility and work with integrity at all levels within the organisation to influence change.
- Coaching
- Proven generalist HR experience and knowledge across all functions including Performance Management, ER, Reward and Succession planning
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A strong understanding of commercial business requirements
- Ability to multi task and prioritise workloads
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to be flexible in relation to work locations at short notice.
- Strong analytical and logical reasoning skills

Rewards and Benefits:
Part of the Loxam Group, Nationwide Platforms are the UK's market leader in powered access with a fleet of 13,500 machines operating from 32 depots across the country, we have the operational capacity, experience and expertise to fully satisfy our customers working at height needs.

Employing 1,100 staff across the UK, we have an established workforce which supports an inclusive and diverse organisation. Nationwide Platforms strongly believe that equal opportunities for our existing and prospective employees is important, and continues to build upon our culture of respect, teamwork and excellence.

We pride ourselves on putting health and safety first in all of the products, services and support we provide. This all-embracing commitment to welfare and wellbeing is epitomised by our “Your Safety, Our Priority” programme.