ARE YOU..

A HR Business Partner or People Partner looking for a fresh challenge in an exciting and dynamic environment? Looking for a true partnering role with strategic influence? Do you live roughly within an hour’s commute of our St. Ives office and are you willing to attend site as needed (at least weekly), and our other offices from time to time?

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven Business Partnering Experience: Strong experience in an HR Business Partner role, ideally in a high-performance, fast-paced industry (e.g., FMCG, Insurance, Private Sector).
• Self-Starter & Motivator: Proactive, self-driven, and able to set and work towards objectives independently while delivering results.
• High-Performance Exposure: Experience working in an environment that demands high performance, with the ability to support and drive a high-performance culture.
• Industry Experience: A background in the private sector with exposure to complex HR issues in fast-paced environments.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to provide effective, practical solutions to people challenges in a timely manner.
• Relationship Building: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build credible relationships with employees and senior leaders.
• Resilient & Adaptable: Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment, able to adapt to new challenges and provide flexible solutions.

WHAT WE NEED TO SEE FROM YOU:

• Experience of working in a generalist HR Busines Partner position, or equivalent, within a complex and fast-paced organisation.
• Ability to act as HR subject matter expert in multidisciplinary settings
• Experience of workforce forecasting and planning
• Proven evidence of HR project management and delivery, supporting on notable change management programmes.
• Proven experience of working with senior business leaders to develop and maintain High Performing Teams
• Proficiency in use of common software packages including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Power BI, Microsoft Project.

ABOUT US

Simplify is the UK’s leading conveyancing and property services business, comprising nine businesses which include some of the largest conveyancing law firms in the UK, two leading independent property services businesses as well as being the market-leading direct to consumer online conveyancer.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a HR Business Partner (known internally as the People Partner), you will play a critical role in providing strategic HR support and ensuring effective people management across Simplify. This is a high-impact, fast-paced position, that requires a self-starter who can work independently and set clear objectives. You will partner with the business to drive HR initiatives, support managers, and ensure a positive work culture that supports high performance. The role is not focused on development, but rather on providing solutions in a high-performance, results-oriented environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Business Partnering: Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders and managers to understand business needs and provide HR expertise that supports the achievement of business objectives.
• People Strategy: Implement and execute people strategies that drive performance and align with Simplify’s business goals, ensuring an agile and responsive approach to HR issues.
• Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for complex employee relations matters, providing advice and support to managers in line with best practices and legal requirements.
• Performance Management: Partner with managers to ensure performance management processes are in place and effectively support the development and progression of employees.
• Change Management: Assist in driving change initiatives, offering guidance and support to managers and employees as required.
• HR Projects: Lead and support HR projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with overall business objectives.
• Workforce Planning: Collaborate with the leadership team to anticipate workforce needs, ensuring Simplify has the right talent to drive future success.