Job Title: Junior People Partner Reporting to: Regional People Partner Location: Regional (North) This is a fixed term role to cover maternity leave Role Purpose As a Junior People Partner, you will play a vital role in supporting our Regional People Partner and Area Managers across the region. You will use people data and insights to drive informed decision-making, contribute to strategic initiatives, and ensure consistent and high-quality people practices across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone passionate about people, data, and continuous improvement within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Effective Use of People Data Analyse and interpret people data related to: Starters and leavers, Exit surveys, Sickness absence trends, MyView data and Acquisition surveys Support in identifying trends and areas for improvement across the employee lifecycle. Partner with Area Managers to deliver actionable people insights in areas such as: Operational efficiency, NOC (Nursery of concern) and Colleague engagement and retention Provide regular reporting to inform regional strategy and decision-making. Take the lead in managing complex employee relations cases that pose potential risk to the business, including those involving: Protected characteristics, Safeguarding concerns and Criminal matters Ensure all cases are handled in line with company policy and employment law. Coach and support Area Managers in: conducting high-quality performance conversations an