Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:

To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: HR Business Partner

Reports to: Head of HR

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Location: Based at Derby Head Office, with regular travel to all stores across the UK.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)

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Our HR Business Partners work closely with leadership to deliver high impact people plans to that develop strong leaders, drive team engagement and build a culture of commitment and accountability.

Leading a team of People Partners, the HR Business Partner ensures operational excellence across all HR systems and processes that support the entire employee life cycle, from recruitment and onboarding, development and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with store leadership teams to understand operational priorities and translate them into effective people strategies.

• Coach and challenge leaders to build capability, drive performance, and embed a culture of commitment.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of People Partners, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative culture.

• Ensure consistent delivery of people support across all stores.

• Build HR capability within the team, ensuring up‑to‑date knowledge of best practice and employment legislation.

• Oversee the consistent application of HR policies, processes, and systems across the employee life-cycle.

• Drive improvements in HR operational efficiency, ensuring stores receive timely, accurate, and effective support.

• Work closely with wider People Team to implement new initiatives and ensure alignment.

• Support leadership teams to identify high‑potential colleagues and ensure robust development plans are in place.

• Champion performance management, ensuring leaders deliver regular feedback, coaching, and performance improvement where required.

• Use workforce analytics to identify recruitment needs, turnover trends, skills gaps, and future capability requirements.

• Influence attraction strategies to ensure stores build strong, diverse talent pipelines.

• Support store leaders to build inclusive, engaged teams with strong levels of commitment and retention.

• Use engagement data to identify themes and support leadership teams to create actionable improvement plans.

• Promote well-being, inclusion, and positive employee experiences across all touch-points.

• Analyse HR metrics to identify opportunities and risks.

• Present actionable insights to leadership teams to drive people and business outcomes.

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:

• Experience in a multi‑site, fast‑paced HR Business Partnering role (retail, hospitality, logistics or similar).

• Strong capability in coaching, influencing, and partnering with senior stakeholders.

• Experience leading and developing HR/People Partner teams.

• Deep understanding of HR processes, employment law, and best practice.

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights and action.

• Proven ability to drive performance, engagement, and cultural change.

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 and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and 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!

Closing Date: 27th March 2026

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.

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