People Partner

About Sedex

Sedex is a trusted partner for over 85,000 businesses worldwide, helping them create socially and environmentally sustainable supply chains. Through our platform's powerful data insights and expert guidance, we simplify the management, assessment, and reporting of sustainability performance.

Our Vision is to be a leader in making global supply chains more socially and environmentally sustainable. Our Mission is To provide data-driven insights, accessible tools, and exceptional services that support businesses in improving environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and outcomes.

The role

We’re looking for a motivated and collaborative People Partnerto support our teams across the UK, USA, Australia, Chile, India, and Spain. This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in HR to work in a global context and grow their skills.

As a People Partner, you’ll be a key point of contact for employees and managers, providing day-to-day HR support, helping implement people processes, and contributing to a positive employee experience. You'll build trusted relationships across the business, offering guidance, answering queries, and assisting with HR initiatives.

HR Partnership

• Provide first-line HR advice and support to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Respond to employee queries on topics such as benefits, policies, and HR systems.
• Ensure employee documentation is up to date, including contracts, letters, and records.

• Integrate with functional management teams, building strong relationships across leadership.
• Analyse people data and metrics to identify trends, inform decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Act as a champion for values and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, ensuring alignment with company values and business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies, mitigating risks and maintaining best practices

Talent & Development

• Supporting onboarding, learning & development, and employee engagement activities.
• Partner with leaders to assess capabilities and build succession plans for key roles.

Employee Relations

• Assist in managing employee relations cases.
• Support managers with guidance on conduct, performance, and wellbeing conversations.
• Promote a positive, inclusive work environment through fair and consistent HR practices.

Organisational Change & Restructuring

• Support restructuring, redundancy, and change management, ensuring legal and best practice alignment.
• Assist with communications and coordination during organizational changes.

HR Projects & Process Improvement

• Maintain and update employee records in our HR systems (HRIS).
• Help track and analyse people data and trends to support reporting and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to HR projects that enhance our processes, culture, or employee experience.

Global Collaboration

• Provide operational HR support to colleagues in our international teams, with guidance from the People team and local HR partners where needed.
• Stay informed about general employment practices across regions, escalating complex matters to senior HR colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• CIPD qualified or equivalent 2-3 years’ experience.
• Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels to provide practical HR support
• Strong ER experience and confidence in constructively challenging stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws, HR best practices, and organizational development principles.
• Some knowledge of labour laws and HR regulations in any of the following regions desirable: USA, Australia, Chile, India, and Spain.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing global HR programs and policies.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analytics.

Our culture

At Sedex, our approach to business and culture is firmly rooted in our core values, which guide everything we do:

• Respect Each Other: We believe that a foundation of mutual respect is essential to creating a positive and inclusive environment.
• Customer-Driven: We are passionate about delivering exceptional value to our customers. By listening to their needs, understanding their challenges, and continuously adapting our solutions, we aim to empower them to achieve their sustainability goals and drive positive change in their supply chains.
• Thinking Creatively: Innovation is at the heart of our work. We encourage creative problem-solving and embrace new ideas that challenge the status quo. This mindset allows us to continuously improve our products and services, offering fresh and effective solutions to complex sustainability and ethical sourcing issues.
• Take Ownership: We empower our team members to take responsibility for their actions and outcomes. Every person at Sedex is encouraged to own their work, make decisions with confidence, and contribute proactively to the success of the team and the business.
• Deliver Results: We are results-oriented and committed to delivering tangible, impactful outcomes for our customers, our business, and society at large.

Our goal is to cultivate a workplace culture where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves. We prioritize respect and inclusivity, ensuring that all employees feel empowered to contribute, collaborate, and excel. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, recognizing that our strength lies in the variety of experiences, perspectives, and ideas that each individual brings to the table.

By embedding these values into our daily practices, we ensure that we not only meet our business objectives but also create a lasting, positive impact on our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.

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