Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.
Job DescriptionAs a People Experience Partner, you will work closely with leaders to shape a positive, inclusive workplace culture while providing expert guidance across the full employee lifecycle. You’ll be hands-on, partnering day-to-day with managers to balance people‑first decisions with commercial needs.
QualificationsAs a People Experience Partner, you will…
- Partner with leaders to provide pragmatic, people‑focused advice across performance, absence, wellbeing, disciplinary and grievance matters.
- Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations cases, working with specialist teams to reach fair and commercially sound outcomes.
- Use people data and insights to influence talent, engagement and culture priorities within your business areas.
- Coach and upskill line managers, building confidence and capability in handling employee lifecycle matters.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes, tools and materials, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and Greene King values.
What you’ll bring…
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy and best practice, with experience handling complex ER matters.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or working towards, with a proactive approach to learning and development.
- Confidence using data and insight to inform decisions and improve people and business outcomes.
- A collaborative, people‑first mindset with the ability to balance operational priorities and long‑term culture goals.
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
Skills Required
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, HR policy and best practice
- Experience handling complex employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, ER cases)
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) or working towards
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders including senior leaders
- Confidence using people data and insights to inform decisions
- Experience coaching and upskilling line managers on employee lifecycle matters
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and ensure compliance
What We Do
Greene King is the United Kingdom's leading pub retailer and brewer, operating a network of approximately 2,700 pubs, restaurants, and hotels across England, Wales, and Scotland. With over 200 years of heritage, the company focuses on delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and brewing renowned ales at its historic breweries in Bury St Edmunds and Dunbar.
