Senior People Business Partner

Job description

The Role: To support our people agenda we are looking for a Senior People Business Partner to operate as the senior strategic partner to the FGFS Executive and Senior Leadership Team, providing expert people insight, employment law guidance and organisational design capability that enables the commercial strategy. Acting as Deputy to the People & Culture Director, this role provides credible, autonomous leadership of the People function and is accountable for the delivery of complex OD programmes, data-led people strategy and legally robust people solutions across a regulated financial services environment. Key Responsibilities: Deliver the FGFS People strategy in partnership with the People & Culture Director, providing a credible deputy function across all executive and board-level forums. Lead organisational design and restructure programmes with technical precision, commercial alignment and regulatory compliance. Provide specialist employment law advice and manage complex, high-risk ER casework to protect the business and the Frasers Group brands. Drive data-led people insight, owning the people metrics framework, workforce analytics and reporting that informs executive decision-making. Strategically partner FGFS business areas, building trusted relationships with senior leaders to proactively deliver people solutions that enable performance and growth. Line manage a Junior People Business Partner • Significant experience operating at senior HRBP / People Lead level, ideally within a regulated environment. • Strong organisational design and change management expertise. • In-depth employment law knowledge with the ability to operate autonomously. • Experience using people data and analytics to drive decision-making. • Confidence and credibility working with Executive and Board stakeholders. • Commercial mindset, linking people strategy to business performance. • Experience of TUPE, M&A and transformation environments. • Strong coaching and leadership capability. As FGFS is within a regulated environment any offer is subject to satisfactory background checks including criminal record check, credit check, and employment references. Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues: Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values. Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work. Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link to find out more - Employee Welfare Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free. Retail Trust – We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support. What’s next? Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action. At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique customer experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers providing flexible and convenient ways to pay across our collection of established brands, including Studio, Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME Frasers Group Financial Services is the next chapter of elevation for the Frasers Group. We fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. Why join us? Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences Frasers Group Financial Services is committed to delivering a positive colleague experience and to be able to make the most of it you need to immerse yourself into delivering on our principles: Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the result Think without limits - Think, think fast, think fearlessly Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet