people business partner south region

2 weeks ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom wagamama Full time

role | people business partner

department | people

reporting to | head of talent

location | hybrid model with 3 days travel required across the south region

we’ve got an exciting opportunity for a people business partner to join our team here at wagamama leading the people strategy for the south region of 60+ restaurants. in this role you will work in partnership with the regional director and area managers, building and maintaining effective relationships with the management teams to drive successful operational performance through the delivery of key people initiatives and people performance

you will ensure that medium- and long-term talent pipelines are in place to achieve the right balance of internal to external hires; working with the regional talent partner to attract and retain talent through the application of robust talent management + activation whilst nurturing a thriving culture across wagamama

the role |

  • develop + foster strong working relationships with the regional director + area managers to ensure that top talent is engaged and retained and there is a healthy pipeline of successors to fill key roles
  • know what good looks like and recognise the success factors that result in high performance
  • identify underperformance quickly and support the regional director and area managers to resolve so people can be successful and are in the right position
  • nurture a diverse and inclusive approach to talent to ensure that we have a clear understanding of internal pipeline requirements, achieved practically through the identification of talent, the tracking and owning of talent through succession planning and understanding of the pipeline to grow future talent (succession planning, manpower planning, personal development plans)
  • own and work in collaboration with the regional director + area managers to identify the root cause of high labour turnover providing the advice and guidance to reduce attrition so restaurants are successful
  • line manage and develop the regional talent partner for the region
  • use analytics and people information to prioritise areas of focus and identify trends so we’re working on the right things and spending time in the right place
  • work closely with operations and the people services team to resolve escalated er cases quickly and fairly
  • work with the regional team to support and embed changes into restaurants so change is understood and embraced by the end user
  • create the regional resourcing strategy in conjunction with operations and the talent acquisition partner to identify where external resource is required and when to avoid vacancies and gaps

key skills + personal attributes we’re looking for |

  • experience partnering for a multisite restaurant, retail or similar type business
  • a good understanding of the principles and practices of generalist hr, talent management, er, and change management
  • able to interpret and understand people information including p&ls, dashboards, and company scorecards
  • strong leadership skills | can inspire, grow and develop your direct report as well as inspire your peers and colleagues to work in partnership with them
  • an ability to work in true partnership through appropriate support, guidance, challenge, collaboration and co-creation
  • ability to solve problems, analyse issues + interpret data
  • strong facilitation skills | guiding others to achieve goals, fostering a culture of collaboration
  • a change agent | an ability to promote and support new ways of working and win the hearts + minds of key stakeholders
  • the ideal candidate would live within the south region which for wagamama includes all areas from exeter to essex

what you'll get in return |

  • a competitive annual salary
  • 20% bonus opportunity per year on top
  • car allowance
  • £200 per month free wagamama food
  • private healthcare
  • wellbeing support
  • 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
  • pension contribution
  • various discounts across retail, hospitality + leisure brands
  • internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
  • kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
  • family friendly policy | family friendly policies | enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families
  • financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

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