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People Partner - 12m FTC

Solihull

OVERVIEW:

As a People Partner (12m FTC), you’ll work closely with the senior leadership team, building trusted relationships and becoming a true extension of the function you support. You’ll help them focus on their medium to long-term goals, making sure the People Plan is delivered in a way that really supports the wider business strategy.

Joining Gymshark is a great opportunity to make a real impact, partnering with senior leaders on meaningful people initiatives, driving cultural and organisational change, and gaining valuable experience in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Support delivery of the People strategy and functional plans in line with business priorities

  • Build strong relationships with Directors and Heads of to influence people decisions

  • Use people data to provide insights and identify functional needs and opportunities

  • Support performance management, calibration, and talent mapping processes

  • Identify and address People Manager capability gaps through coaching and solutions

  • Manage ER cases within your function, geography, or channel

  • Deliver development initiatives for high-potential and high-performing talent

  • Monitor headcount vs. budget and support critical hiring needs

  • Ensure people policies and job descriptions are accurate, up to date, and aligned to grading

  • Support internal mobility and resourcing aligned to business goals

  • Contribute to long-term workforce planning and organisation design

  • Support restructures and strategic people change initiatives

  • Play a key role in pay review processes (e.g. market changes, promotions, bonus distribution)

  • Support promotion decisions and calibrate proposals across functions

  • Provide ad-hoc support on broader people change projects as required

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Essential Criteria:

  • CIPD qualified with proven business partnering experience (generalist or specialist)

  • Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence senior leaders

  • Up to date on employment legislation, trends, and best practices (including global awareness)

  • Clear, effective communicator, both written and verbal

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Commercially aware, analytical, and a creative problem solver

  • Self-motivated, calm under pressure, and results-driven

  • Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, agile environment

  • Naturally curious, pragmatic, and passionate about understanding stakeholder needs

  • High integrity, strong judgement, and professional presence

This is a hybrid role and would require the successful candidate to attend at least 3 days a week in GSIQ, Solihull, UK.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 3rd July 2025

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