Regional People Partner - South of England

at  Storal

ABOUT US

Storal is a leading provider of exceptional early childhood education, dedicated to nurturing and inspiring young minds. With a network of nurseries across the UK, we are committed to delivering high-quality care and education in a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment. Our passion for child development is matched only by our commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding workplace for our staff.

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced People Partner / HR Business Partner who thrives on being a trusted partner, providing expert HR guidance, and contributing to the overall success of the organisation.
You’re looking for a new challenge in a growing organisation that will allow you to support and drive an agile people strategy through operational effectiveness, whilst also progressing your career and learning new skills along the way.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the experience and skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to begin your Storal career journey.
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow—and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do, and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, an enhanced DBS check, and reference checks.

As a Regional People Partner at Storal, you will be responsible for our South of England nurseries, where you will support and drive our people strategy, ensuring that our nurseries operate effectively to a high standard, in line with our company values and UK legislation.
Working with openness and authenticity, you will collaborate with our regional leadership team, becoming a trusted partner, taking responsibility for providing up-to-date, expert HR guidance, and contributing to the overall success of our nurseries and organisational growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
Strategic HR Partnership: Collaborate with regional and nursery leaders to align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring a consistent approach to people management across the region.
Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance management, ensuring compliance with employment law and company policies.
Talent Management: Work with the talent acquisition partner to engage new talent while also developing and implementing retention strategies, working closely with managers to identify and nurture high-potential employees.
Change Management: Support and lead organisational change initiatives within the region, ensuring smooth transitions and positive outcomes for staff and operations.
Training & Development: Identify training needs and organise targeted development programmes with the in-house team to enhance staff skills and improve performance.
Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive workplace culture, driving employee engagement initiatives and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for all staff.
Compliance & HR Administration: Ensure all HR practices are compliant with current legislation, and maintain accurate records and reporting systems.