People Business Partner

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Ground Control is the UK s largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping We are a values centred business, creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for We are the contractor of choice for many well-known private and public organisations - Network Rail, Tesco, Severn Trent Water, Sainsbury s and the Tower of London to name a

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner, someone who thrives on challenge and working in a constantly changing and evolving This role is responsible for leading the employee relations approach across Ground Control and delivering a business partnering service to specific sections of our business, helping them see and understand the benefits that great HR can This role will allow you to join a business with a breadth of activity and stakeholder engagement across multiple lines of You will also have scope to engage in both change management and continuous improvement

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work :

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded world-class status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league

• Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of

• We inclusively support The Race at Work Charter , Ban the Box , The Armed Forces Covenant and are Disability Confident'

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental

• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to 500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Bupa employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly

• Financial benefits include twice yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we

Everyone is We re embracing a culture where difference is Your uniqueness will be We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our

What you ll achieve:

• Will lead in planning and implementing our employee relations strategy and bringing it to life across the business whilst proactively managing any ER issues and case

• Liaise with Trade Union representatives and handling all negotiations with Trade Unions with regards to any activity across the

• Managing inter-company transfers and TUPE

• Developing strong and effective relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing compliant and customer focused advice and

• Supporting and coaching business leaders to develop their line management skills in line with Ground Control values and

• Support development and learning programmes as required and evaluate, monitor, and embed the

• Strong business and financial acumen, ability to influence inside and outside of HR demonstrating a high level of integrity in all

• Demonstrated ability to prioritise and translate business initiatives into clear Human Resources deliverables coupled with a process-oriented, forward looking approach

• Ability to create and reinforce Ground Control s values and

Who are we looking for?

• Significant experience in managing a wide range of employee relations issues including disciplinaries and performance

• Solid background in employment and case

• Proven experience in change management acquired through operating in a growth

• Experience managing trade union relationships and working in a unionised

• Experience managing intercompany and TUPE

• Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to use Excel at an advanced

• Effective communication skills with the ability challenge the status quo when

• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to work in a constantly changing and highly fluid

• The ability to prioritise and delegate a fluctuating workload

Join our team and make a difference!