People Business Partner

What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day?

Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we’re passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years.

Join Kids Planet Central Support as a People Business Partner - South!

We’re looking for a People Business Partner to join our team and work closely with regional senior leaders and nursery managers in the South, driving our People Plan and embedding People practices across a multi-site environment.

You’ll play a key role in supporting both the strategic and operational needs of your region, from coaching managers to driving engagement and wellbeing initiatives, all while ensuring our values and culture are deeply embedded and our standards are upheld.

Why join Kids Planet?

* A supportive, friendly team

* Great Benefits Package

* Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26

* Ranked #1 UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025

* Crowned NMT’s Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running

* 80% Childcare Discount – T&Cs apply.

What’s in it for you?

* Free breakfast, lunches and healthy snacks including fresh fruit.

* Accredited training with the KP Academy.

* Enhanced Maternity, Paternity Fertility and Adoption leave.

* Dedicated wellbeing package.

* Highly discounted childcare.

* 25 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.

* Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan.

What’s involved?

* Strategic People Partnering: Work closely with regional Senior Leaders and Nursery Managers to identify people challenges, deliver practical solutions aligned with business goals, and ensure compliance with OFSTED and EYFS standards.

* Delivering the People Plan: Implement and embed the regional People Plan, lead key people projects (including acquisitions, TUPE and harmonisation), and drive continuous improvement through data insights and KPI monitoring.

* Operational HR & Resourcing: Partner with Recruitment to meet regional resourcing needs, manage escalated ER cases, and support People Advisors with complex matters.

* Engagement, Wellbeing & Culture: Champion engagement initiatives, collaborate with the Wellbeing Manager on wellbeing programmes, and promote a strong values‑led culture across the region.

* Capability & Leadership Development: Build manager capability through training, coaching, and best‑practice guidance.

* Cross‑Regional Collaboration: Work with fellow People Partners to ensure consistency, share insights, and address common challenges across the group.

What You’ll Gain

* The opportunity to lead and influence people strategy across a growing, values-led organisation.

* A platform for continued professional development in a business that prioritises career progression.

* The chance to make a real difference to engagement, wellbeing, and culture across Kids Planet.

* A flexible and supportive working environment where your voice matters.

Skills & Experience Required

* An experienced HR Business Partner with a strong background in multi‑site environments and a commercial mindset that links people strategy to business performance.

* A confident coach and influencer who builds strong relationships, challenges constructively, and supports leaders to make sound people decisions.

* Skilled in managing complex ER cases and guiding others through them, while staying organised and effective in a fast‑paced setting.

* Experienced in delivering impactful HR projects, with added value for those who have worked on TUPE, acquisitions, or integration activity.

* Proactive, data‑driven, and analytical, using insight to inform decisions and drive improvement.

* Ideally brings experience from the childcare or education sector, or from a similarly large workforce (7,000+ employees).

* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) is desirable but not essential.

Like the sound of joining our family?

Apply today to be a People Business Partner – South with Kids Planet Day Nurseries!

We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role.

We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish!

Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties