HR Partner
Added 19 Oct · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£35,000 / year
Salary
Within the market range
£41,700
Going rate
Offer is 0.8× the going rate
This role may qualify only on a lower rate
Anyone can use the standard rate, and the pay is below it. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate. On the jobs board, Standard hides roles like this and the new entrant rate shows them as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £35,000.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses | £41,700 Misses |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Who are we?
We Are Motorpoint, The UK’s Leading Omnichannel Car Retailer Of Nearly New Cars. At Motorpoint, We All Share The Same Vision
To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.
We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!
The Role: HR Partner
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Based at Derby Head Office, with regular travel to stores across your region.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Our HR Partners work closely with managers across their regions, building strong relationships and providing practical support on all aspects of people management. By combining hands-on partnering with people insight, they help create engaged teams, capable leaders and a positive colleague experience.
Supporting employee relations, performance, talent, engagement and wellbeing, HR Partners play a key role in embedding Motorpoint's values and ensuring colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
We Are Motorpoint, The UK’s Leading Omnichannel Car Retailer Of Nearly New Cars. At Motorpoint, We All Share The Same Vision
To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.
We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!
The Role: HR Partner
Reports to: HR Business Partner
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Based at Derby Head Office, with regular travel to stores across your region.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Our HR Partners work closely with managers across their regions, building strong relationships and providing practical support on all aspects of people management. By combining hands-on partnering with people insight, they help create engaged teams, capable leaders and a positive colleague experience.
Supporting employee relations, performance, talent, engagement and wellbeing, HR Partners play a key role in embedding Motorpoint's values and ensuring colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong relationships with managers, acting as a trusted advisor who coaches, constructively challenges and supports leaders on people-related matters.
- Support the delivery of key people processes across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive and consistent colleague experience.
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- Support the delivery of engagement initiatives, surveys and feedback forums.
- Help managers develop meaningful action plans that improve engagement and colleague experience.
- Champion wellbeing, inclusion and diversity initiatives across the business.
- Support managers to set clear expectations, hold effective performance conversations and address performance concerns.
- Work with leaders to identify talent, development needs and succession opportunities.
- Partner with the Learning & Development team to support capability building and development initiatives.
- Support recruitment activity across the business in partnership with hiring managers, ensuring a positive experience for candidates.
- Support effective onboarding and probation experiences, helping new colleagues settle successfully into Motorpoint and enabling managers to deliver effective inductions, reviews and development plans.
- Act as the link between the business and our external employee relations provider, ensuring people matters are resolved effectively and consistently.
- Monitor employee relations activity across your area of the business, identifying trends, risks and opportunities to inform proactive people interventions.
- Analyse people metrics including absence, turnover, engagement and employee relations trends.
- Provide insights and recommendations to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Support People Team projects and organisational change initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to simplify and improve people processes and ways of working.
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What You Will Need To Succeed
- Previous experience in a generalist HR, HR Advisor or HR Partner role, ideally within a multi-site, retail or customer-focused environment.
- Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel regularly to stores in your region.
- Strong employee relations knowledge and the ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
- Experience building effective relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Good understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
- Ability to interpret people data and identify trends to support decision-making.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using HR systems.
- CIPD Level 3 or Level 5 qualified, working towards qualification, or equivalent experience (desirable).
- A collaborative team player who champions Motorpoint's values of Proud, Happy, Honest, Supportive and Together.
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 31 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
Closing Date: 30th October 2026
Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.
#IND2
Car buying made easy
At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.
We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.
Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed.
#IND2
Car buying made easy
At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.
We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Motorpoint, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 3571
- Offer £35,000
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£28,912–42,432), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
This pay misses the £41,700 standard floor, but clears the £33,400 new entrant rate.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.