Smiths News plc
People Business Partner
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12 Month FTC (with potential to become permanent)
Swindon Head Office / Hybrid Working
£55,000 to £62,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.
Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.
Are you a people-focused HR professional who thrives on building relationships, influencing leaders, and making a real impact? We're looking for a People Business Partner to support leaders across a fast-paced, multi-site business, helping to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and organisational success.
In this varied role, you'll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, providing commercially focused people support across workforce planning, organisational change, talent development, employee engagement, and leadership capability. You'll use data, insight, and a practical approach to help shape business decisions and create a great colleague experience.
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What you'll bring
- Experience operating as a People/HR Business Partner.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Experience supporting organisational change and business improvement.
- A proactive, commercially focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence.
Please note: This role supports a multi-site operation and requires monthly visits to the depots within your allocated area.
If you're looking for an opportunity to shape people outcomes, influence business decisions, and be part of a collaborative People team, we'd love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking, 4x salary life assurance and 5% match pension but you’ll also have access to:
- Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
- 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
- 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
- Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
- Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
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About you
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded People Business Partner who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders, and delivering practical people solutions that support business success.
You'll have experience partnering with leaders in a fast-paced environment, strong stakeholder management skills, and the confidence to challenge and coach at all levels. A proactive approach, sound judgement, and the ability to translate people insight into action are essential.
- CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across your business area
We're keen to appoint quickly and would particularly welcome applications from candidates who are available to start immediately or have a short notice period.
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let’s see if we can rely on you, too. Apply now.
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