Strategic People Business Partner - Southern Ops
Location: Flexible across Southern England
Salary: Personal Contract
Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more
Reference: REQ4723
We seek a Strategic People Partner (SPP) to drive performance, engagement, and organisational effectiveness. The SPP will guide people strategy, employee relations, and talent management, building strong relationships to support business goals.
The role also involves supporting HR improvements and shaping the future direction of the People team during its transformation.
How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…
Strategic Partnership:
* Advise senior leaders on workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement.
* Integrate with management teams to align People strategies with business goals.
* Use HR data to inform decisions and improve performance.
Talent Management & Succession Planning:
* Lead initiatives to identify, develop, and retain talent.
* Support succession planning and leadership development.
* Promote diversity, equity, and employer branding.
Employee Relations:
* Oversee complex employee relations cases and coach managers.
* Develop proactive employee relations strategies.
Organisational Change & Restructuring:
* Lead restructuring and change initiatives.
* Advise on organisational design and workforce transitions.
People Projects & Process Improvement:
* Drive HR process improvements and system updates.
* Lead People projects like leadership development and employee engagement.
What you’ll need
* Experience in senior generalist HR roles (e.g., HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor).
* Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and develop managers’ leadership capabilities.
* Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
* Expertise in talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.
* Experience in managing organisational change, including restructuring and workforce planning (ideally in unionised settings).
* Background in HR process improvements and streamlining workflows.
* Deep understanding of generalist operational HR issues.
* Commercially aware and highly numerate, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Resilient and adaptable to shifting priorities and ambiguity.
Preferred Qualifications:
* CIPD Level 7 (or equivalent experience).
Other:
* Willing to travel and occasionally stay overnight.
* We seek a proactive, solutions-focused individual passionate about driving change and improving the employee experience.
Why SGN?
SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.
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