People Business Partner

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Ground Control is the UKs largest external maintenance and commercial landscaping company. We are a values centred business creating and maintaining external spaces that are safe and enjoyable for all. We are the contractor of choice for many wellknown private and public organisations Network Rail Tesco Severn Trent Water Sainsburys and the Tower of London to name a few.

We are looking for an experienced People Business Partner someone who thrives on challenge and working in a constantly changing and evolving environment. This role will partner with one of our business divisions and be responsible for shaping and delivering our overall People strategy. Youll have responsibility for delivering a proactive and aligned service to our divisions and supporting them through change as our business continues to develop and grow. We are looking for a strong team player and someone who can work collaboratively with colleagues in the People team including Talent Acquisition Learning and Development and Communications. This is a role for anyone who enjoys working at pace can operate autonomously and can manage a wide and competing variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple stakeholders.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wideranging 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 worldclass status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results ranking at #16 in the Top 100 Large Companies to Work For league table.

• CertifiedBCorp Accredited Ground Control has been certified by B Lab the notforprofit behind the B Corp movement as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• 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 theEvergreen Fund an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to plantingtrees having a fully electric fleet and achievingcarbon net zeroafter becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 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 elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold 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 collaboration.

• 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 Fridays.

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

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. Were embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation and innovation creates initiative. Together well succeed in caring for each other caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together were stronger.

What youll achieve:

• Work with divisional Directors to deliver and implement a people strategy which is cost effective and brings strategic value to overall business performance.
  
• You will provide a highquality people partnering service and specialist support on talent and succession planning organisational and employee development performance management wellbeing reward and recognition diversity and inclusion employee relations employee voice and culture.
  
• You will advise on influence and deliver commercially driven people interventions that ensure Ground Control manage and build employee capability and engagement drive people innovation and are recognised internally and externally as an employer of choice.
  
• You will provide day to day subject matter expertise and support guiding proactive and commercial solutions to people issues and steering managers towards informed decision making through the provision of accurate advice and sound judgement.
  
• You will manage relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure that the service delivered is aligned and consistent with other support functions and external best practice.

Who are we looking for

• A passionate and commercially minded people professional with demonstrable experience gained in medium/large organisations and a strong drive to create a positive and inclusive work environment.
  
• Significant experience in managing a wide range of employee relations issues including multiple and complex TUPE transfers.
  
• Solid background in employment and case law
  
• Proven experience in change management acquired through operating in a growth environment.
  
• Strong analytical and data management skills with the ability to use Excel at an advanced level.
• Effective communication skills with the ability challenge the status quo when needed.
• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to work in a constantly changing and highly fluid environment.
• The ability to prioritise and delegate a fluctuating workload
  
• Significant experience within generalist people roles covering employee relations restructuring and change management TUPE transfers performance management policy writing organisational development reward and retention planning talent and succession management and employee engagement.
  
• Comfortable with ambiguity and is energised by ongoing change and the opportunity to build in an environment with limited existing processes and infrastructure.

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