Junior People Partner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 13 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | South East England, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Kids Planet Day Nurseries |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | People Team - JPP (South) |
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Job Title: Junior People Partner
Reporting to: Regional People Partner
Location: Regional
Role Purpose
As a Junior People Partner, you will play a vital role in supporting our Regional People Partner and Area Managers across the region. You will use people data and insights to drive informed decision-making, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure consistent and high-quality people practices across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, data, and continuous improvement within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Effective Use of People Data
Analyse and interpret people data related to: Starters and leavers, Exit surveys, Sickness absence trends, MyView data and Acquisition surveys
Support in identifying trends and areas for improvement across the employee lifecycle.
Partner with Area Managers to deliver actionable people insights in areas such as: Operational efficiency, NOC (Nursery of concern) and Colleague engagement and retention
Provide regular reporting to inform regional strategy and decision-making.
Take the lead in managing complex employee relations cases that pose potential risk to the business, including those involving: Protected characteristics, Safeguarding concerns and Criminal matters
Ensure all cases are handled in line with company policy and employment law.
Coach and support Area Managers in: conducting high-quality performance conversations and developing and implementing effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Review and provide feedback on PIP documentation to ensure consistency and quality
Signpost relevant training and development opportunities
Monitor and support both informal support plans and formal PIPs
Act as a point of contact for newly acquired settings joining the Kids Planet group
Contribute to induction and onboarding processes
Support initial data capture and onboarding via Dayforce
Work with the People Partner to identify non-standard roles and contract anomalies and align terms where possible to standard Kids Planet policies
Support with TUPE processes and redundancy consultations
Key Skills & Experience
Previous HR or People Team experience, preferably in a multi-site environment
Strong understanding of employee relations and UK employment law
Confident using people data to drive insights and decisions
Ability to build strong relationships and coach managers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient in HR systems and data reporting
CIPD Level 5 or willing to work towards
Person specification
Resilient and solution-focused
Proactive and self-motivated
Committed to continuous improvement
Collaborative team player with a flexible approach
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively
Proactive reliable and flexible
Willing and able to travel across the region with occasional overnight stays
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Reporting to: Regional People Partner
Location: Regional
Role Purpose
As a Junior People Partner, you will play a vital role in supporting our Regional People Partner and Area Managers across the region. You will use people data and insights to drive informed decision-making, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure consistent and high-quality people practices across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, data, and continuous improvement within a growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Effective Use of People Data
Analyse and interpret people data related to: Starters and leavers, Exit surveys, Sickness absence trends, MyView data and Acquisition surveys
Support in identifying trends and areas for improvement across the employee lifecycle.
Partner with Area Managers to deliver actionable people insights in areas such as: Operational efficiency, NOC (Nursery of concern) and Colleague engagement and retention
Provide regular reporting to inform regional strategy and decision-making.
Take the lead in managing complex employee relations cases that pose potential risk to the business, including those involving: Protected characteristics, Safeguarding concerns and Criminal matters
Ensure all cases are handled in line with company policy and employment law.
Coach and support Area Managers in: conducting high-quality performance conversations and developing and implementing effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
Review and provide feedback on PIP documentation to ensure consistency and quality
Signpost relevant training and development opportunities
Monitor and support both informal support plans and formal PIPs
Act as a point of contact for newly acquired settings joining the Kids Planet group
Contribute to induction and onboarding processes
Support initial data capture and onboarding via Dayforce
Work with the People Partner to identify non-standard roles and contract anomalies and align terms where possible to standard Kids Planet policies
Support with TUPE processes and redundancy consultations
Key Skills & Experience
Previous HR or People Team experience, preferably in a multi-site environment
Strong understanding of employee relations and UK employment law
Confident using people data to drive insights and decisions
Ability to build strong relationships and coach managers
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proficient in HR systems and data reporting
CIPD Level 5 or willing to work towards
Person specification
Resilient and solution-focused
Proactive and self-motivated
Committed to continuous improvement
Collaborative team player with a flexible approach
Excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively
Proactive reliable and flexible
Willing and able to travel across the region with occasional overnight stays
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle