People Partner
1 year FTC
Location across - Wimbledon/Merton/Weybridge/Walthamstow/Crawley - travel required across region weekly.
Here at Ocado Logistics, it’s our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience for our partners, developing groundbreaking technology, opening multiple sites at pace, and building exciting new partnerships – changing the way the world shops, for good
.We're the powerhouse behind Ocado Retail and Morrisons online – a fast-moving, tech-led logistics network that spans high-tech Customer Fulfilment Centres, bustling delivery spokes, and corporate offices across the UK. With over 16,000 colleagues – from drivers and personal shoppers to software engineers and strategists – how we communicate and support our people matters more than ever
.
Ready to own the people agenda for your regio
n?
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with site leaders, managers, and our HR team to shape a thriving, inclusive culture that empowers our people to succeed. You will own the HR strategy acting as a consultative subject matter expert, playing a key role in shaping the employee experience, driving business performance, and fostering a supportive and innovative work environme
nt.
The Opportunity: Champion the Employee Jo
urney
Our employee experience is at the heart of our operation. In this role, you will provide a complete HR generalist service to your designated client area, supporting our managers in offering our people an outstanding employee journey wi
th us.
Reporting into the Senior People Partner, you will have the autonomy to decide which sites need your onsite support on any particular day in order to help with your work/life planning. Your knowledge of action planning, leveraging employment legislation, analysing employee data and trends to make a lasting impact in areas like retention, onboarding, development an
d more.
This is a role for an established HRBP/ People Partner who is keen to take real ownership from day one, comfortable operating in a fast-paced front-line environment, and motivated by the chance to push the boundaries on what drives our employee exp
erience.
What You’ll
- Be Doing
Partner with Leadership: Maximize your coaching and development skills to successfully partner with operational line management, solving key problems and driving a localised, site-based Pe - ople Plan.Deliver People Solutions: Collaborate with line managers and key stakeholders to execute initiatives emphasizing engagement, communication, performance management, and talent de
- velopment.Drive Data-Led Decisions: Use data-driven recommendations and trend analysis to influence operational leaders to make decisions that improve performance, attendance, retention, and the overall employee e
- xperience.Collaborate with Centres of Excellence: Partner with our HR Centres of Excellence to develop and execute broader HR strategies, such as listening products, leadership development, and diversity and inclusi
- on and ER.Champion HR Products: Lead and participate in project working groups to ensure the design of our people products is fit for our end-users, championing them at a regional level for effective imple
- mentation.Collaborate with our ER Experts: Provide expert People support to management in high-level disciplinary, grievance, and appeal meetings, as well as complex attendance management cases in conjunction with ou
- r ER team.Mitigate Risk & Advise: Interpret and advise on current employment legislation, risk mitigation, family-friendly policies, and diversity awareness, promoting equality as an integral part of ou
- r culture.Be a Brand Ambassador: Act as a credible ambassador for Ocado Logistics people in day-to-day interactions with our retail clients, including Morrison
s and ORL.
What We’r
e Looking For
This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, operational environments and is ready to take on real strategic ownership. You know what a great generalist HR service looks like at HRBP/People Partner level you excel at balancing long-term strategic vision with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sle
eves approach.
Your Experienc
- e & Skills:
HR Partnering Experience: Proven experience within a People Partnering role, bringing broad People Generalist experience spanning ER, Talent Acquisition, L&D, - and engagement.Operational Translator: The ability to translate operational goals into tangible HR strategies needed to achieve successful b
- usiness results.Strong Communicator & Influencer: Exceptional communication skills across all employee levels, with the ability to build constructive relationships, network, and negotiate based
- on sound logic.Analytical Mindset: Problem-solving and analytical capability, using business KPIs and HR systems to drive
- recommendations.Flexibility & Mobility: A flexible approach to working hours to support a 24/7 operation, a full current driving licence (no more than 3 points), and the ab
ility to travel.
Note: CIPD qualification is required for this role. Please note you must be able to travel across Wimbledon/Merton/Weybridge/Walthamstow/Crawley to attend sites
on a weekly basis.
What you can expect
to receive in return
At Ocado we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, so you’ll find a safe and collaborative atmosphere that is as fresh as our produce as well as an award winning recognition programme and benefits package that includes a healthy work-life balance, extensive healthcare coverage, competitive salaries, and exclusiv
- e employee discounts.
Join Ocado Logistics today and become a part of a culture that wholeheartedly values and supports your well-being throughout every - stage of your career.Flexible Work: Enjoy 30 days of 'work from anywhere' polic
- y for a balanced life.Wellbeing Support: Access dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme fo
- r holistic well-being.Generous Leave: Begin with 25 days, growing to 27 after 5 years, with
- an option to buy more.Pension Plan: Secure your future with our pension scheme, featuring up to 7% employer
- contribution matching.Private Medical Cover: Rest easy with comprehensive priv
- ate medical insurance.Family-Friendly: We support your family with maternity, adoption, shared parental leave
- , and paternity leave.Financial Aid: Get interest-free train tickets and join our
- Cycle to Work Scheme..Share Schemes: Join exciting share plans to parti
- cipate in our success.Shopping Perks: Enjoy a 15% discount on Ocado.com and savings at popular reta
- ilers and restaurants.Financial Protection: We offer Income Protection and Life Insurance f
or financial security.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support you through
the recruitment process.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a