People Business Partner - Commercial

Posted 18 hours 34 minutes ago by ENGINEERINGUK

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description

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Employer Tesco
Location Shire Park, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Salary Competitive
Closing date 29 Dec 2025

About the role

At Tesco we believe people are our most important asset and the right leadership unlocks their full potential. We're hiring a People Business Partner to lead the people agenda for our commercial teams, partner with senior leaders, and build a culture where everyone can do their best work. This role is about impact: shaping how we grow, how we lead, and how we support our teams through change. This role sits within the UK People team, reports into the UK Partnering Director, and partners directly with the Commercial Leadership Team. You'll be a strategic thought partner-trusted to shape the people strategy, coach senior leaders, and drive long-term impact across the business. At Tesco, we value openness, courage, and care. We trust our people to make decisions, take ownership, and drive change. If you're ready to make a real impact-connecting people strategy to commercial outcomes-we'd love to hear from you.

You will be responsible for
  • Partner with commercial leaders to co-create a people plan that supports transformation, performance, and growth.
  • Act as a coach and challenger-helping leaders build high-performing, inclusive teams.
  • Lead change with empathy and clarity, ensuring colleagues feel informed, engaged, and supported.
  • Use data and insight to guide decisions, anticipate workforce needs, and shape future capability.
  • Build talent pipelines and succession plans that unlock career progression and leadership development.
  • Champion a culture of feedback, recognition, and inclusion-where everyone feels they belong.
  • Collaborate across the People function to deliver seamless, joined-up solutions that meet business needs.
You will need
  • Experience influencing senior leaders and shaping people strategy in a fast-paced, complex environment.
  • Strong commercial acumen and a bias for action.
  • Confidence in leading change, solving problems, and coaching at the executive level.
  • Passion for inclusion, wellbeing, and creating a great colleague experience.
  • Curiosity, candor, and a collaborative mindset.
What's in it for you?
  • Annual bonus scheme of up to 45% of base salary
  • Car Cash Allowance
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Retirement savings plan - save between 6% - 10% and Tesco will contribute 1.5 times this amount
  • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 year's service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay; 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave

About Us: You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. We are all of those things and more. We champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. We welcome flexible working and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

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