HR Business Partner - Transformation Programmes - Opticians

Contract

Permanent

Location

Field-Based, Nationwide, you can be based anywhere but be expected to come in to Nottingham HO few times a month

Recruitment Partner

Anastasia Walker

Are you ready to make a real difference in the world of optometry? Join Boots as an HRBP Opticians in Nottingham, where you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our Opticians Business Unit. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to lead transformation initiatives and drive the people agenda across key programmes.

What you’ll be doing

As an HRBP Opticians, you will partner closely with business leaders to understand transformation objectives and evolving needs. Your expertise will help translate these plans into clear people priorities and deliverables, ensuring that all initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with our project goals. You’ll provide strategic input to shape our workforce, culture, and change approaches during transformation, making a significant impact on our organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Partner closely with business leaders to understand transformation objectives and evolving needs.
• Translate transformation plans into clear people priorities and deliverables.
• Lead and coordinate people-related activities across major transformation programmes.
• Ensure all people initiatives are delivered on time, aligned to project plans, and support business outcomes.
• Provide strategic input to shape workforce, culture, and change approaches during transformation.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves)

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or HR leader in complex transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of organisational design, change management, and workforce planning.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels.
• High level of emotional intelligence and a wide understanding of people issues.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to drive decisions.

It would be great if you also have

• CIPD Qualified Level 5 or equivalent experience.
• Experience of working in a clinical/regulated environment.

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. Your journey with us can lead to various career development routes, allowing you to expand your skills and make an even greater impact.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday.

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//boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us

At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what’s possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What’s next?

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.