3 Employees jobs in Pocklington

Propel Finance was established in 1996 to provide flexible and accessible finance to SMEs across the country. Now, more than 20 years on, Propel has grown to become one of the UK’s largest, independent finance houses. We have continued to deliver leading-edge finance solutions through a unique combination of teamwork and technology.

From this continued success we are now looking to recruit a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to allow us to continue our exciting growth plans.

Our aim is to take the service we offer to the next level, to push the boundaries of what’s available, and to create great customer experiences consistent with our values. Does that sound like something you’d like to be part of?

Reporting to the COO, you'll take the lead on shaping and executing the people strategy, during an exciting period of growth. This is a pivotal role, working closely with Exco and senior leaders to ensure the people plans directly support the overall business goals and future direction. You’ll take the lead on organisational design, reward, talent development, and embedding our competency framework to support and embed change across the business to create the right structure and capability for our growth. This role has a strong strategic lens, working with Exco, and Senior Leaders, you'll also oversee core HR operations, supported by two team members who manage administration and ER casework.

Role responsibilities;

• Develop and own the People Strategy and annual HR roadmap, aligning HR priorities with business objectives and growth plans.
• Ownership of people policies and practices in line with regulatory and legal requirements
• Work in partnership with Exco to anticipate future capability needs, ensuring the HR function is forward-looking and commercially focused.
• Create meaningful impact in priority areas such as talent development, retention, and employee engagement.
• Lead organisation design and workforce planning to support business scaling, transformation, and commercial agility.
• Collaboration with our RPO partner to achieve maximum impact
• Manage the recruitment and training budget
• Take overall accountability for HR operations, including line management of a small HR team
• Lead and manage the HR aspects of SMCR compliance, including Certification Regime processes, Fitness and Propriety assessments, regulatory referencing, and SMF accountability

Key skills required;

• Proven experience as a senior HR Business Partner or equivalent, within financial services or a regulated environment
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and able to influence, challenge and guide effectively at all levels
• Team leadership experience – able to support, coach and guide junior team members
• CIPD qualification (Level 7) or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to make sound, data-informed decisions that support business performance

So, why would you want to work here?

We have a great working environment and we’re an ambitious business. We achieve so much because of our people. Everyone in the business, no matter their team or role can shape the outcome, share ideas, make suggestions, and have their voice heard. It’s a truly collaborative place to work.

At Propel, we embrace hybrid working and with modern offices in Newport, London and Manchester, plus a field-based sales team, you’ll never be too far away from colleagues.

This is a hybrid role, with 2 days per week in our Newport office.

Benefits you can expect:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 additional days holiday after 5 years’ service
• Birthday day off
• Opt in Private Medical Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership at £18.75 a month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Buy Annual Leave Scheme
• Half day seasonal shopping
• Auto enrolment pension – 3% employer contribution subject to eligibility
• Life Assurance 3 x basic salary
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Company events and reward schemes

We are proud to be a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme and are committed to improving workplace inclusion.

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Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Location: York, hybrid (2-3 days in the office per week)

Salary: c£65,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are excited to be recruiting a Senior HR Business Partner to join the incredible Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Based in beautiful York (hybrid), this generalist role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive HR team, partnering with leaders across the organisation to deliver people-focused solutions that make a real impact.

You’ll bring strategic insight and hands-on HR expertise across areas including employee relations, talent development, change management and policy. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about using your HR skills to support a mission-driven organisation making a difference.

About you:

• Proven HR Business Partner experience in a generalist capacity
• Experience working with Trade Unions (essential)
• Strong employment law knowledge and problem-solving skills
• A collaborative, values-driven approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape JRF’s people focused culture, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up to date CV via email: quoting reference PR/010388