People Partner

Location - Gatwick or York (Hybrid working - 2 flexible days a week in one of our fantastic offices)

Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience + potential Bonus + Excellent benefits incl. pension/ 25 days holiday + additional 12 days flex days

Position Summary

We are looking for a People Partner to join our team, providing essential HR support and guidance to people leaders within our corporate functions and categories across Nestlé UK & Ireland. You will also work closely with other people partners, our centralised centre of Scale, centre of Competence and other HR professionals. While this role can be demanding, it offers the chance to make a real difference in the workplace.

Nestlé UK & Ireland is part of Nestlé SA, the world's largest food and beverage company. Our mission is to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. We strive to inspire healthier living and positively impact society while ensuring our company's success.

A Day in the Life of a People Partner

Our People Partner roles are not limited to one category or function, and as a result, you will have a broader understanding of the business as a whole.

You will:

• Collaborate with people leaders across Nestlé UK & Ireland to support employee engagement, talent management, performance management, and complex employee relations queries. Coach and support these leaders to enhance their skills in developing and managing their teams, fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture.
• Partner with the Centre of Competence and Centre of Scale to assist and occasionally lead the implementation of HR projects and Continuous Improvement initiatives across Nestlé UK & Ireland.
• Evaluate current organisational design and work with leaders to create structures that align with business strategy, including clarifying job descriptions, reporting lines, and accountability frameworks. Track project milestones to ensure effective introduction, implementation, and sustainability of changes.
• Provide HR guidance to managers and employees during transitions, ensuring smooth navigation through changes such as restructuring and role transitions. Act as a cultural steward by reinforcing organisational values during these changes and supporting employees throughout the process.

This position provides the flexibility and autonomy to proactively address challenges and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws. It involves tackling people-related issues and projects, developing tailored solutions, and collaborating within a team of People Partners to deliver a consistent and effective HR service.

What Will Make You Successful?

We are looking for candidates with experience in operational HR and a solid understanding of core HR processes, such as performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and employment law. You should be proactive in your approach and focused on delivering positive outcomes for the business. As a minimum you'll need a collaborative mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and a practical approach will help you succeed in this role.

What you need to know

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you'd expect from a business the size of Nestlé - in the shape of a competitive salary and benefits package, bonus scheme, flexible working scheme, 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays plus flex leave, pension scheme and a real focus on personal development and growth.

The closing date for this role is Friday 25th April 2025.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.