HR Business Partner- FTC-Maternity Cover
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailor of nearly new cars. We focus on providing our customers with unrivalled choice, quality, service and value in whatever way our customers want. Online? We deliver. In store? We deliver. At home? We deliver (we literally do).
Do you want your next role to be working for a company that cares about its employees and is recognised as one of the top 100 companies to work for, who work really hard but have lots of fun while doing it? Do you want to accelerate your career? If the answer is yes, Motorpoint might just be the business for you.
At Motorpoint, we live and breathe our values and we are always looking for talented people to come and join the family. We are proud to say that we are one of the UK’s leading car retailers, established in 1998 we have grown for over 20 years and intend to keep doing so with the help of talented people like you.
The Role: HR Business Partner
Location: HQ (Derby)
Salary: £40,000-£45,000
Contract type: Fixed term contract (Maternity Cover)
Key Responsibilities
Reporting the Head of People and Culture, you will play an essential role in championing and cultivating Motorpoint’s commitment culture.
- Work in close partnership with Operations Directors to fully understand the business goals and develop People Strategies that support them.
- Work closely with your People Partner to analyse data, such as engagement surveys, people scorecards and forums to develop people strategies and plans.
- Manage and support the development of your People Partner.
- Develop processes and policies that support The Motorpoint Way to drive a high performance culture.
- Work closely with our employee relations lawyers to provide commercial direction in the resolution of ER cases.
- Provide HR expertise in the areas of engagement, performance management and workforce planning.
- Build effective relationships with key stakeholders such as Operations Directors, Heads of Departments and the People Team.
- Oversee the completion and analysis of engagement surveys, mandatory training and induction programmes.
- Champion and drive ED&I strategies and initiatives and support the creation of an inclusive workplace.
- Manage people data and provide insights to the Head of People & Culture & HR Director.
- Lead initiatives to enhance employee commitment, satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Lead consultation processes for internal and external projects, such as TUPE and structural changes.
Champion our employee voice, ensuring that it is heard and valued.
What you will need to succeed:
- At least 3 year’s previous experience as a HR Business Partner, ideally in FMCG, manufacturing or automotive retail.
- Preferably a CIPD qualification at level 7 or above, however this is not essential.
- Strategic and dynamic in your approach
- A strong track record of improving employee experience and engagement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Resourceful and capable of finding solutions to challenges independently.
- Calm and effective when handling urgent matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook & Powerpoint.
- Confident in navigating HR software.
- Team player, supportive and always willing to assist.
- Upholds Motorpoint’s core values.
What is in it for you?
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 31 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts & cash back at hundreds of high street retailers & restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us, so we can ensure they are removed
- Department
- People
- Locations
- HQ
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Our teams
Making car buying easy takes all kinds of people. Yes, our Online and Showroom Sales teams kick off the process, but who’s keeping the engine running behind the scenes? For starters, there’s our Vehicle Preparation and Workshop teams, getting cars ready for sale. Then, there are Buyers, hunting out the best vehicles around. Software and Product teams create an amazing digital experience while Aftersales help customers post-purchase. Finally, there’s Head Office and Business Support keeping everything running smoothly.
About Motorpoint
Car buying made easy
At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.
We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.
HR Business Partner- FTC-Maternity Cover
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