To work in partnership with the Regional Director to accurately understand, implement and manage talent planning activities across the region taking overall ownership of the manpower and succession plans
To support quarterly people reviews across the region. These reviews will cover all aspects of the people agenda addressing talent plans, gaining Nandoca insights and understanding business performance, ensuring we are knowingly taking care of our culture
From talent plan outputs ensure that 'Flying Higher' is growing people to be the best they can be in order to step up and be job ready thus meeting the internal manpower needs whilst knowingly taking care of our culture
To play a role in benchmarking internal promotes to ensure we are growing and promoting the best people in our industry who will support our business growth and enhance & deepen our cultural strength
To link and work with L&D to understand current learning interventions to support talent growth. Also sharing knowledge of talent gaps where appropriate learning interventions may be required to support our internal succession
To work with the RD/MDs in understanding and addressing poor performance, by providing appropriate support and advice

Proven experience operating as a People Business Partner (or equivalent) within a fast paced, multi-site environment, ideally hospitality, retail or customer facing operations
Has an innate desire for people to be the very best they can be so they can realise their full potential
Exhibits genuine curiosity and interest across HR and as such has a sound understanding of the principles of HR, legal HR framework and the role it plays within Nando's
Demonstrates an ability to work in true partnership through appropriate support, guidance, challenge, collaboration and co-creation
An authentic leadership style, inspiring key stakeholders to work in partnership
Adaptable
knowing how and when to compromise so as to protect the individual, region and business
Able to provide empathy but balanced with the appropriate level of objectivity
Able to make sound judgements with maturity, knowing when to exercise discretion and when to escalate issues/matters
Is able to take a long term, strategic view to the people agenda so that growth needs are met and cultural strength is enhanced
Is able to deliver the overall strategic plan consistently but in a practical way so regional variations/needs are considered and met
resourceful, forward thinking and intuitive
Hungry to be part of more and actively shares best practice with others
Strong facilitation skills

A culture with strong purpose & values, intent on contributing to / driving positive cultural and societal change
Involvement in a variety of projects rather than repetitive work in a business which encourages creativity and evolution
An environment which is relaxed and informal, whilst highly driven and ambitious
A business that seeks to support every employee to be at their best, and encourage individuality

People Partner – 12 month FTC

Key skills