people business partner (south region)

role |
people business partner
department |
people
reporting to |
head of talent
location |
hybrid model with 3 days travel required across the south region
we’ve got an exciting opportunity for a
people business partne
r to join our team here at wagamama leading the
people strategy
for the
south region of 60+ restaurants
. in this role you will work in partnership with the
regional director and area managers
, building and maintaining
effective relationships
with the management teams to drive successful
operational performance
through the delivery of
k
ey
people initiatives
and
people performance
you will ensure that medium- and long-term talent pipelines are in place to achieve the right balance of internal to external hires; working with the regional talent partner to attract and retain talent through the application of robust talent management + activation whilst nurturing a thriving culture across wagamama!
the role |
develop + foster strong working relationships with the regional director + area managers to ensure that top talent is engaged and retained and there is a healthy pipeline of successors to fill key roles
know what good looks like and recognise the success factors that result in high performance
identify underperformance quickly and support the regional director and area managers to resolve so people can be successful and are in the right position
nurture a diverse and inclusive approach to talent to ensure that we have a clear understanding of internal pipeline requirements, achieved practically through the identification of talent, the tracking and owning of talent through succession planning and understanding of the pipeline to grow future talent (succession planning, manpower planning, personal development plans)
own and work in collaboration with the regional director + area managers to identify the root cause of high labour turnover providing the advice and guidance to reduce attrition so restaurants are successful
line manage and develop the regional talent partner for the region
use analytics and people information to prioritise areas of focus and identify trends so we’re working on the right things and spending time in the right place
work closely with operations and the people services team to resolve escalated er cases quickly and fairly
work with the regional team to support and embed changes into restaurants so change is understood and embraced by the end user
create the regional resourcing strategy in conjunction with operations and the talent acquisition partner to identify where external resource is required and when to avoid vacancies and gaps
key skills + personal attributes we’re looking for |
experience partnering for a multisite restaurant, retail or similar type business
a good understanding of the principles and practices of generalist hr, talent management, er, and change management
able to interpret and understand people information including p&ls, dashboards, and company scorecards
strong leadership skills | can inspire, grow and develop your direct report as well as inspire your peers and colleagues to work in partnership with them
an ability to work in true partnership through appropriate support, guidance, challenge, collaboration and co-creation
ability to solve problems, analyse issues + interpret data
strong facilitation skills | guiding others to achieve goals, fostering a culture of collaboration
a change agent | an ability to promote and support new ways of working and win the hearts + minds of key stakeholders
the ideal candidate would live within the south region which for wagamama includes all areas from exeter to essex
what you'll get in return |
a competitive annual salary
20% bonus opportunity per year on top
car allowance
£200 per month free wagamama food
private healthcare
wellbeing support
25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
pension contribution
various discounts across retail, hospitality + leisure brands
internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth
kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure
family friendly policy | family friendly policies | enhanced pay entitlements and support for those growing their families
financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary
the wagamama way |
kaizen,
meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be
fresh
. committed to
championing change
in both our communities + the impact on the planet
three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform,
we celebrate difference
. appreciating
personality over perfection
. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we
promise
to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds
be you, be wagamama
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