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)

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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.
Partner with managers to deliver effective people practices across the employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive colleague experience.

Engagement, Culture & Wellbeing

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.

Performance, Talent & Development

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.

Recruitment & Onboarding

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.

Employee Relations

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.

Data, Insight & Continuous Improvement

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.

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.

What is in it for you?

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.
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