HR Business Partner

Great Place To Work UK

. Provide expert advice on underperformance, including informal and formal performance improvement plans .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeGloucester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £46,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, including coaching and advising managers on performance improvement, disciplinary processes, and HR policy implementation. Possesses strong knowledge of UK employment law and a proactive approach to fostering a positive workplace culture.

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UK Employment Law KnowledgeEmployee Relations Best PracticesCoaching And Mentoring SkillsStakeholder ManagementCIPD Qualification

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Hard Skills

Performance Improvement PlansCase ManagementData ReportingTrend AnalysisHR Policy Implementation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingOrganisational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CIPD Qualification

Industry Keywords

Employee Lifecycle ActivitiesDisciplinary ProcessesGrievance ProcessesFlexible Working RequestsSickness Absence Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert advice on underperformance, including informal and formal performance improvement plans
Lead investigations and disciplinary processes, ensuring high-quality reports
Support employee relations matters including disciplinary and grievance processes, flexible working requests, sickness absence, contractual queries, and policy interpretation
Advise Regional Managers with practical, commercially focused employee relations guidance
Support and coach a newly appointed HR role on people processes and employee lifecycle activities
Coach, advise, and influence line managers on employee relations issues
Maintain accurate case management records and tracking
Provide insights through data reporting and trend analysis
Design and deliver employee relations training for managers
Monitor employment law developments and HR best practice
Support creation, review, and implementation of legally compliant HR policies aligned with company values and objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in a similar role supporting a workforce of 750+ colleagues, ideally in Retail or Hospitality
Strong ability to coach, mentor, and support managers on employee relations issues
Effective stakeholder management and collaboration
Ability to influence and drive positive organisational change
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations best practices
Excellent people and communication skills
Proactive, collaborative, and solution-focused approach
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic business environment
Self-motivated approach
Passion for fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture
CIPD qualification is ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Total value of perks up to £3,000+ per year
Free parking on-site
Free gym access on-site
Unlimited coffee and tea throughout the day
Free fresh fruit and cake daily
Subsidised breakfast and lunch
Hybrid working: 3 days in ProCook HQ, 2 days flexible remote
Opportunity to work with a passionate team
40% colleague discount in store or online, plus 30% for friends and family
2 annual paid volunteering days
Employee Assistance Programme
Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme Policy
Cycle to work scheme, contingent to company policy
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Friends and Family Referral Scheme
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10%
B Corp certified company committed to ethical practices and sustainability
Great Place to Work recognition for 5 consecutive years
Disability Confident Leader