John Lewis Partnership
Job title:
People Partner
Company
John Lewis Partnership
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLEWe have an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join our Business Partnering team, on a 12 month fixed term contract/secondment basis.You will be working across John Lewis Operations, which includes our distribution network, shops, Retail Support teams and Customer Care. You’ll be partnering the Operations Director, Retail Director and Distribution Director, as well as their leadership teams to drive overall team effectiveness, cultural change and land critical people priorities.With previous experience working in HR Business Partner or People Partner roles, you’ll be able to impact quickly through building credible relationships and being able to understand the strategic ambition of the business and translate that into practical plans and delivery with the John Lewis Operations teams. You’ll be able to work at pace, juggle multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity are key to success in this role. Working with the wider partnering team, you’ll be the critical link between the leaders you support and the teams across the People function. You’ll make sure the People function understands the strategic people priorities of John Lewis, and you’ll collaborate with the centres of expertise and delivery teams in People to make sure appropriate support and resources are lined up to help deliver their strategy..Salary – £52,500 – £84,000.Contract type – This position is a fixed term contract/secondment until July 2026.Working pattern/flexible working – The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you’ll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business.Location – This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office in London. Regular travel with weekly site visits will be required as part of the role.Key responsibilitiesWorking in partnership with your Leaders and their teams, you will:Review and develop the People Plan for John Lewis operational areas, ensuring they connect to the John Lewis strategy and Partnership’s People Strategy.You’ll collaborate with other People Partners to identify cross-functional interdependencies and synergies.Prioritise and phase delivery of the People strategy and plan to make sure resources are focused on activities that deliver maximum strategic value.Coach leaders, individually and collectively, to support their development as role models of the Partnership’s desired leadership practices and behaviours.Make sure their organisation design structures support delivery of the Partnership Plan both now and for the future.Drive talent and performance priorities in John Lewis Operations.Identify the people capabilities needed to drive success now and in the future, creating a strategic workforce plan.Through matrix accountability, you’ll provide clear direction and empower others across the People function, providing them the appropriate space and support to succeed and develop. You’ll provide constructive and timely feedback to help others increase their contribution and grow. And bring the Partnership’s leadership practices to the fore.You’ll be an active role model for the Partnership leadership behaviours and a champion of inclusion & diversity, making sure they’re the ‘golden threads’ that run through all People activity. You’ll help leadership teams create the conditions where all Partners can thrive, and you’ll hold up the mirror when behaviours or decisions run counter to those expectations.Essential skills/experience you’ll needPrevious HR Business/People Partnering experiencePrevious experience working in complex organisationsPrevious experience navigating delivery of BAU accountabilities whilst also managing organisational changePrevious experience of partnering and influencing at Director levelDesirable skills/experience you may havePrevious experience Business Partnering operational/volume business areas#LI-HEADOFFICE#LI-HYBRID.Closing Date: March 31, 2025Pay: £52,500.00 – £84,000.00 AnnualContract Type: TemporaryHours of Work: 35Job Level: Partnership Level 6Where You’ll Be Working: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQABOUT THE PARTNERSHIPWe’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.Important points to note:It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Expected salary
£52500 – 84000 per year
Location
London
Job date
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:40:02 GMT
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