Overview

People Culture and Communications Business Partner (12-month Contract) – FixMyCar, Reading, England, United Kingdom.

We are looking for a strategic and adaptive People Business Partner (12-month fixed term contract) who is confident partnering in fast-paced and agile working environments, offering insights into business transformation and change management. The successful candidate will mentor our small People, Culture and Communications team, influence day-to-day managers, and drive key departmental operations.

We drive our three value pillars of Performance, Engagement, and Transformation every day to continually strive for improvement and high-performance working. This is a part-time hybrid position (27.5 hours per week), with the expectation that employees will report to our office in Reading. During the initial weeks, more frequent visits may be required.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, our parent company may be involved in supporting hiring activities and may access your application. All data shared and accessed during this process will be handled in accordance with our data protection, data retention policies, and privacy notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide business partnering for leadership and line managers in relation to business strategy, change and transformation.
• Consult and support leadership and employees on organizational and personnel topics.
• Mentor and support the PCC Coordinator to drive learning and development and core people operations (recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, engagement) with the goal of upskilling the PCC Coordinator for the Business Partner role.
• Advise, guide and support employees and line managers on Employee Relations matters (investigations, grievances, disciplinaries and absence management) in partnership with PCC Coordinator.
• Partner with SLT to support cultural transformation and drive a high-performing culture.
• Develop the PCC department to empower our people, drive transformation, and ensure compliance; align with the Parent Company (Niterra GmbH) to use resources efficiently while retaining culture.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, HQ and local policies to drive key people initiatives (e.g., appraisal process).

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in PCC/HR Management.
• Prior experience in Business & Cultural Transformation.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on process improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills with networking capabilities.
• Willingness to partner, collaborate and influence across functions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and related regulations.
• Experience managing benefits administration.
• Strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and change management.
• Ability to guide, coach and influence people and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Hybrid / flexible working
• Holidays: 25 days per annum + 1 Day Birthday Leave
• Private Medical Insurance (70% company funded); family cover available.
• Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
• Pension: 5.5% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flu vaccinations allowance
• Eye test allowance
• 2 volunteering days
• Elective work location change (work from anywhere)
• Holiday Buy-Back Scheme: Buy up to 5 days additional holiday (after 1 year of service)

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Human Resources Services