Business Partner

This role involves working closely with leaders and teams across the organisation to deliver proactive people solutions in line with The R&A's People Plan. These solutions will support organisational effectiveness, employee engagement, talent development and business performance. People team Business Partners will act as trusted advisors to managers and stakeholders, providing both strategic insight and hands-on operational support across the full employee lifecycle.

• Build strong, credible relationships with leaders and managers across assigned business areas.
• Support delivery of organisational and departmental objectives through effective people strategies aligned with the People Plan.
• Provide commercially aware and pragmatic people advice aligned to organisational priorities.
• Coach and support managers on leadership capability, team effectiveness and people management.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations matters including performance management, absence, conduct and workplace concerns.
• Ensure policies and practices are applied fairly, consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Support organisational change initiatives, including restructures, team development and workplace transition activity, and partner with leaders to manage change effectively and minimise operational disruption.
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance employee engagement, culture and organisational effectiveness in line with the People Plan.
• Collaborate with the Talent team to support talent management, succession planning and workplace planning activities.
• Identify learning and development needs in partnership with leaders.

• Proven experience in a Business Partner, HR Partner, or similar People role.
• Strong working knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Experience supporting managers across a broad range of people matters.
• Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation activity.
• Commercial awareness and confidence working in a fast-paced organisation.
• Curious and confident in challenging existing approaches, bringing fresh ideas and contributing to the People team plan.
• Passionate about fairness, inclusion and creating a positive colleague experience.

• Experience covering international markets as well as the UK is desirable.
• A CIPD qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme and sick pay
• Life insurance cover
• Enhanced maternity/partner pay
• 35 days holiday per year
• Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women's Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
• Including gym memberships
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme