People Partner (Digital, Data & Technology - NESO

at  National Grid

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working with NESO to translate HR strategy into clear objectives that are aligned to the future needs and future goals of the business, in order to provide accurate and timely support that enables them to achieve their goals.
• Providing high quality, consistent, risk-based advice for all levels of management within ESO for all matters related to the management of employees, acting as a trusted advisor to build a reputation as a credible, professional and flexible HR professional.
• Taking the lead on key strategic projects and activities (e.g. Inclusion & Diversity, Talent Management and Performance Management.)
• Working with a range of specialist colleagues within the HR team and with the Senior People Partner in order to provide tailored, best practice solutions to business problems.
• Analysing key themes, trends (internal and external) and performance metrics in order to identify how different scenarios may impact on the business and make recommendations for moving forward.
• Proactively seek opportunities to build their knowledge of the ESO business and requirements in order to provide tailored ‘fit for purpose’ advice.

ABOUT YOU

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has/is:

• A track record of business partnering in a professional and commercial organisation, ideally with previous experience of supporting information technology and unionised operational environments.
• Strategic thinker, excellent problem solving skills and the ability to influence different business areas and management levels.
• Demonstrate commercial drive and acumen, with the ability to influence and achieve results.
• The ability to understand business needs and deliver the appropriate people plan.
• Experience of planning and delivering organisation design and people change.
• Experience of developing talent and succession plans.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A motivated self-starter with the ability to adapt to different business needs and having the mindset of continuous improvement.

ABOUT US

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.
Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.
Your energy, our future, together.

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
The ESO is going through a period of significant growth, and this is a fantastic opportunity to work across the business so that we are set up to deliver on our ambitions, to support Great Britain on its journey towards net zero. The People Partner for ESO will partner with senior ESO leaders to deliver dedicated and strategic HR advice on all employee related issues, involving the interpretation and application of wider HR policy in order to suit specific business requirements and the delivery of strategic HR business objectives.
The role holder will work closely with our Digital, Data and Technology (DD&T) teams, so experience of business partnering in a professional and commercial organisation, ideally supporting information technology and unionised operational environments, is essential to the role.
This role is based in Wokingham, with travel to Warwick and other NESO sites when required, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.