47 HR / Training / Recruitment jobs in Milton Keynes

As an HR Business Partner at Valda, you'll be instrumental in delivering our people strategy and supporting our commitment to a people-first culture. Reporting to the Head of HR, you'll work closely with leaders across the business to shape and implement strategic initiatives across talent, performance, and development. This newly created role offers the opportunity to make a real impact, champion our culture, and drive meaningful change. We understand the importance of work-life balance and are looking to offer part-time hours between 22.5 and 30 hours per week. Whether you're looking for a role that fits around school hours (e.g. 5 shorter days) or prefer to work 3 longer days, we're open to discussing what works best for you. The day-to-day responsibilities will involve:

• Support the delivery of strategic HR initiatives across employee engagement, talent acquisition, performance, and development
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on people matters
• Lead departmental engagement action planning following employee surveys
• Enhance performance management processes using employee feedback and best practices
• Support succession planning and talent mapping across the business
• Manage complex employee relations cases with professionalism and care
• Champion and lead on DEI and wellbeing strategies
• Help shape and promote Valda's employer brand and EVP
• Embed our values through cultural and engagement initiatives
  
  CIPD Level 5 qualified (or has equivalent proven HR experience)
• Experienced in a similar HR Business Partner role, with strong generalist HR knowledge
• Skilled in employee relations, including managing complex cases
• Knowledgeable in UK employment law and people-related risk
• Confident in designing and implementing talent development and performance management initiatives
• Able to support and influence senior leaders with strong business partnering and coaching skills
• Experienced in delivering reward and retention strategies (desirable)
• A great communicator with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  
  Valda Energy is a dynamic and rapidly growing energy supplier based in Bicester, committed to driving business success through smart, reliable energy solutions. Established in 2019 by industry experts, we bring together a diverse combination of talent to foster continuous sustainable growth. We challenge the existing marketplace with our leading, tech-driven, and customer-focused approach. Our passion for innovation and dedication to exceptional service sets us apart.
At Valda Energy, we live by our core values: communicate, collaborate, own it, embrace change, and put the customer first. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and evolving culture. From introducing new benefits to offering structured training opportunities and hosting frequent social events, we ensure our employees thrive.


• Up to £45k to £47.5k FTE (pro rata based on part-time hours)
• Company annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, plus length of service award up to 30 days
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health
• Life Insurance policy, providing coverage at four times your salary
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support and guidance
• Enjoy an array of complimentary snacks, drinks, and lunch options in our office
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme where we will match contributions up to 4%
• In-house learning and development team devoted to nurturing your talent, unlocking potential and propelling you towards being your best
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £500), monthly team events, annual company events & recognition awards.