People Business Partner - Maternity Cover 12-18 months
Your new role
Your new role…
As a People Partner, you will join Sofology’s vibrant People team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to shape and deliver a compelling people strategy. This is a field-based role where you will spend the majority of your time out on the road, visiting our southern stores and supporting leaders on the ground. You will be a trusted advisor, combining commercial acumen with a passion for culture and colleague experience. Every day, you will collaborate across Centres of Excellence and the wider HR community, ensuring best practice in areas such as inclusion, learning, internal communications and employee relations. From hiring to performance, your impact will be felt throughout the colleague journey.
A day in the life of…
Here is a snapshot of what your day could look like:
Building strong relationships with business leaders to implement the people plan for your area, balancing today's priorities with long-term goals
Coaching managers through ER cases, performance conversations and team development
Using data and insights to identify trends and inform decisions
Collaborating with other People Partners and HR specialists to drive connected, high-impact initiatives
Supporting transformation programmes such as restructures, organisational design and culture change
Promoting wellbeing, diversity, inclusion and talent initiatives to ensure we remain an exceptional place to work
In an ideal world…
You are someone who lives and breathes Sofology’s values, with a blend of strategic HR experience and a genuine passion for people. Ideally, you will have:
CIPD membership or equivalent experience
Excellent stakeholder management and coaching skills
A proven background in areas such as ER, talent, succession and reward
Confidence using data to inform strategy and decision-making
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skills
A commitment to creating an inclusive, positive workplace culture
Pay & Perks…
Great basic salary & company bonus
Plenty of opportunities to learn & grow
30% discount across the Group, plus 15% for your friends and family
Access to discounts at 100’s of high street retailers
Mental, physical and financial support (EAP)
Enhanced maternity & adoption pay
Spend up to £1,500 at Currys / PC World and spread the cost through Sofology
Additional days off, whether it’s your wedding, birthday or even the arrival of your new furry friend
A contributory health scheme, flu vaccines, access to a Doctor and private health check
Income protection, bereavement and life assurance - you can count on us to be there when it matters
Holiday buy back scheme (5 days)
Okay, so the list just goes on, but here’s a few more…. Sharesave, volunteer days and a cycle to work scheme!
A little bit about Sofology…
We’re a fun place to be and we know our people are priceless. We’re proud of our Sofologists, who roll out the red carpet to each and every one of our customers, forever working together to be bold and ambitious.
We’re all about crafting an unrivalled sofa experience that leaves our customers and Sofologists in awe. We wholeheartedly embody our values, infusing them in every aspect of our work.
Roll Out The Red Carpet - From browsing to buying and beyond, we always ensure a Very Important Customer experience - no ifs, no buts.
A Seat for Everyone - Be yourself and feel at home. We know that different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.
Bold By Design - We're a courageous brand with ambition and drive. We’ll never settle for second best and always strive for more.
So, if you want to join us on the sofa, save your seat by applying now!
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