Cura Terrae is a collection of forward-thinking environmental companies united by our commitment to making the world a better place for people and the planet.
This is an incredibly exciting time for us at Cura Terrae as we continue in a period of significant growth. We are on a journey to being recognised as the leading environmental consultancy for talented individuals who want to enjoy rewarding and fulfilling careers.
We work hard to create an environment where everyone feels supported to learn, develop, and make a difference. We build talented, high performing teams acknowledged for their expertise and leadership, who are passionate about driving change.
People Partner (12 month contract)
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Cura Terrae people team as People Partner to drive value and purpose in the business.
Reporting to the Chief People Officer and working within a talented people team the People Partner role will be responsible for supporting business leaders on all elements of the employee lifecycle from induction, performance and absence management, employee relations to TUPE and integration as we grow. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
In this role you'll have the opportunity to own all HR matters from influencing business leaders, through to enacting meaningful change through projects including the ongoing development of our Natural HR system to streamline our processes.
Partnering with your business areas, you will proactively tackle people challenges and provide professional HR advice, support and guidance to management and employees. In addition, there are a variety of projects to get involved with which will assist in ensuring the Cura Terrae culture and core values are embedded.
You'll play a crucial role in enhancing the workplace culture, driving employee engagement and employee relations related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute HR strategies that support our business objectives and promote a high-performance culture.
- Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisal, and programmes to support professional development.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to foster a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure HR strategies remain competitive and effective.
What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar level role whilst demonstrating leadership capabilities.
- Level 7 CIPD qualification or equivalent.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful HR strategies in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to think strategically and translate business goals into actionable HR initiatives.
- Confidence with system development and using data to drive decision making.
- Strong organisational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple different matters and keep track of critical deadlines.
- Exceptional communicator, both written and oral, along with an ability to communicate professionally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and to work collaboratively.
What we can offer:
In addition to offering a competitive salary we also offer a wide-ranging set of employee benefits which include:
- 25 days holiday allowance (rising to 30 days)
- Health Cash Plan (Westfield Health)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Training and Mentoring Support
- Professional Fee Membership
- A volunteering day
- Matched fundraising
- Green Car lease salary sacrifice scheme
- Flexible working
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
Our culture is driven by our strength in teamwork and professionalism. We promote integrity and treat people with respect. We support each other and embrace diversity to create a place where people from every background can come together and do great things. We invest in our people and support professional development and are committed to supporting our people with their health and wellbeing.
Cura Terrae is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We provide a supportive friendly working environment, offer competitive salaries, flexible working and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
If you're driven to make a difference and looking for a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.