Lead HR Business Partner (Change Projects)_

Job AdvertAre you an experienced HR Professional who enjoys leading on large scale change initiatives looking for an exciting new role? Do you thrive working on exciting and complex project work? Do you want to work for one of the UK’s leading Pet Insurance Companies?If so, you might be interested in our new Lead HR Business Partner role based within our colleague focused People team!Package: £60,000 with excellent benefits including 24 holiday days (plus your birthday off) 2 days off for charity work, Group life assurance and private medical insurance

We are flexible on the location of this role, it can be remote, or hybrid-whatever suits you best!

Please note this is a Fixed Term Contract until the end of 2025What you`ll get up to as our Lead HR Business Partner (change Projects)

The Lead People Business Partner (Change Projects) at Pinnacle Pets UK will lead the people workstream for large-scale change initiatives, including TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) transitions, as well as managing other organisational change projects such as departmental restructures.

In this pivotal role, you will provide both strategic and operational HR expertise to ensure seamless transfers, optimise organisational structures, and drive successful change outcomes, all while maintaining high employee engagement and ensuring full legal compliance.

Collaborating closely with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders, you will be instrumental in shaping and delivering our people plans for these transformations, aligning them with Pinnacle Pets UK's business objectives.

What we look for in you!

• TUPE Knowledge: In-depth understanding of TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) regulations, processes, and legal requirements for both inbound and outbound transfers.
• Organisational Design: Significant experience in workforce planning, organisational structure design, resource optimisation and implementation of restructures.
• Change Management: Strong grasp of change management principles, tools, and methodologies to ensure smooth transitions and successful project outcomes.
• Employment Law: Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment legislation and regulations, particularly regarding redundancies, restructuring, and consultation requirements.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead large-scale HR change projects, manage timelines and deliverables while balancing competing priorities.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Expertise in managing multiple stakeholders across senior leadership, legal teams, unions, and employee representatives.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong analytical skills to assess workforce impacts, identify risks, and create actionable strategies to address challenge
• Consultation Expertise: Skilled in leading consultation processes, facilitating discussions, and addressing concerns transparently and effectively.
• Employee Engagement: Strong ability to communicate complex changes in an accessible, engaging manner, maintaining employee trust and morale.
• Collaboration: Strong aptitude for working cross-functionally with teams, including legal, finance, operations, and internal communications
• Managerial Support: Capability to coach and guide managers through organisational changes, providing tools and frameworks for success.

Technical And Analytical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite: Advanced skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to create project plans, reports, and presentations.
• HR Systems and Tools: Proficient in HR systems for data analysis and project tracking.
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Ability to leverage data to inform decision-making, track progress, and identify trends or risks.

What we are all about!

Pinnacle Pet UK is a Top 5 UK Pet insurer with a clear ambition to be the leading Pet healthcare and insurance services partner in the UK.

We are part of the Pinnacle Pet Group (PPG) – a pan European fully integrated pet insurance and health services platform which was set up as a joint venture between JAB Holding Company and BNP Paribas Cardif. PPG’s ambition is to create the leading pet insurance and health services platform globally.

Over the last two years, through the success of our partnership strategy, which includes Sainsbury’s Bank, PDSA and Post Office, we’ve doubled the size of our business. We have ambitious growth plans through UK and European partnerships, and own brand and a clear vision for the development of our customer and partner proposition.

Not only do we have big ambitions for innovation, customer experience and growth, we also pride ourselves on being a great place to work. We know not everyone works best confined to the four walls of the office, which is why we embrace hybrid working. Our teams come together to collaborate in the office when needed, but we also have the space and the freedom to work from home. We believe people should have the best of both worlds to foster creativity, social connections, shared learning autonomy and productivity. It helps support a good work-life balance, and it’s the way we want to be.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to eliminating discrimination in the workplace and to promoting equal opportunities for all staff.

We offer accessibility help with application forms which is available via the jobs page of our website.

As an FCA regulated business, we require successful applicants to clear our pre-employment screening process which includes a credit check and references checks. Under the latest UK Right to Work regulations, we will require successful applicants to evidence their right to work in the UK, either in person, online, or digitally via a third party subject to circumstances.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled rather than the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Department

HR

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Hours

37.5

Salary

£60,000