People Partner, 12 Month FTC

Job description

People Partner (12-month FTC)

Location: Marden, Kent - Onsite based role

Reports to: People Director

£50K

Overview

A UK-based organisation is seeking a proactive and hands-on People Partner to support its operational site and ensure a consistent, positive employee experience. This onsite role works closely with senior operational leaders, line managers, and the wider People Team to deliver effective day-to-day people support.

The position covers a broad generalist remit, including employee relations, workforce coordination, payroll administration, and supporting people processes across the employee lifecycle. You’ll be a visible presence on the shop floor, building trusted relationships and supporting managers to confidently lead their teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. People Partnering

• Provide practical guidance to managers on a wide range of people matters, including ER, performance, absence, and day-to-day HR queries.
• Build strong relationships through regular onsite engagement with operational teams.
• Support senior operational leadership with workforce planning and headcount accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with the wider People Team to contribute to business-wide initiatives.

2. Employee Experience

• Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, probation, check-ins, and offboarding.
• Promote an inclusive and positive working culture, encouraging open communication and recognition.
• Gather feedback across the site and escalate themes or concerns to drive continuous improvement.

3. Employee Relations

• Manage ER cases such as investigations, disciplinaries, performance issues, and grievances.
• Ensure processes align with UK employment law and internal policy, seeking senior or legal guidance where needed.
• Coach managers to handle people matters confidently and effectively.

4. Learning & Development

• Partner with the L&D function to share insights on training needs across the site.
• Support managers in identifying skills gaps and development opportunities.
• Deliver occasional training or briefing sessions and maintain accurate training records.
• Assist with identifying opportunities to utilise the apprenticeship levy.

5. Payroll & Workforce Administration

• Lead the end-to-end payroll process for the site, ensuring all changes and updates are captured accurately.
• Resolve payroll and benefits queries where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee data in line with GDPR.

6. Agency & Headcount Management

• Act as the primary contact for agency partners, supporting onboarding, compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Track agency usage and associated costs, escalating issues where needed.
• Provide accurate headcount reporting and support workforce planning.

7. Operational Support & Team Collaboration

• Contribute to people-related projects and ongoing improvements, including engagement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with the wider People Team to ensure alignment and consistency across functions.
• Maintain compliance with people processes, policies, and data standards.
• Support communication activity to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
• Provide cover for key elements of the Senior People Partner’s role during periods of absence.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience in a People Partner, HR Advisor, or similar HR generalist role within an operational environment (e.g., warehouse, logistics, manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and experience managing ER cases.
• Confidence in supporting or running payroll processes.
• Experience working with variable headcount and agency labour.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfortable being highly visible and hands-on within an operational team.
• Good understanding of GDPR and data accuracy standards.

Desirable

• Experience using HRIS systems such as HiBob or Team Tailor.
• Coaching or mediation experience.
• Experience within a values-led or purpose-driven organisation.
• Exposure to benefits or compensation administration.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English