People Business Partner - Mobile

About Reel Cinemas

Reel Cinemas is more than just a place to watch the latest blockbusters—it's a vibrant, community-centric entertainment destination. From our buzzing atmosphere to our dedicated teams, we strive to deliver an unforgettable movie-going experience for guests of all ages. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic People Business Partner to help us support our teams, enable growth, and drive an inclusive, high-performance culture across our 16 cinema sites.

The Role

As our People Business Partner, you’ll be the trusted HR ally for our cinema network—working side-by-side with leaders to turn great ideas into everyday practice. You’ll forge exceptionally close relationships with our Area Operations Managers and General Managers—think of yourself as their go-to confidant and strategic sounding board—while driving stakeholder management across every level of the business. From guiding employee-relations cases to shaping talent pipelines and coaching managers, you’ll blend big-picture thinking with hands-on support, ensuring our teams stay engaged, compliant and ready for the next challenge.

Key Responsibilities

1. People Advisory & Support

• Support, advise and train managers and colleagues on day-to-day people matters, becoming their go-to HR partner.
• Deliver performance-management training that equips leaders to set crisp objectives, give meaningful feedback and drive performance.
• Manage employee-relations cases (disciplinaries, grievances & absence) fairly, consistently and in full compliance with legislation and Reel policies.

2. Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Interpret / develop and apply HR policies and processes, offering practical guidance to leaders and employees.
• Keep teams updated on employment legislation, ensuring adherence across all sites and departments.

3. Talent Development & Performance

• Coach and guide managers on performance management, reviews, and development plans.
• Partner with teams on learning and development programs, ensuring employees have the skills and tools to excel.
• Drive recruitment efforts, collaborating with managers to identify talent needs and ensure a seamless onboarding experience.

4. Engagement & Culture

• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-energy work environment, championing initiatives that promote motivation, belonging, and a strong sense of team spirit – leveraging comms plans, recognition programmes and engagement surveys to keep morale high – in keeping with REEL’s approach/vision/strategy.
• Encourage open, productive communication and feedback loops, providing insights to leadership on how to enhance employee engagement.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership on pulse-check results, turning feedback into tangible improvements.

5. Data Management & Systems

• Support and drive usage of the Reel Cinemas HR Information System (HRIS).
• Work with key stakeholders to monitor and report on key HR metrics to optimize workforce planning and drive productivity.

6. Learning & Development

• Own the end-to-end L&D agenda, from skills-gap analysis to programme design and delivery, ensuring every team member has the knowledge and tools to shine.
• Embed a culture of continuous learning—leveraging e-learning, coaching circles and micro-learning—to keep pace with an evolving entertainment industry.
• Link learning outcomes to commercial goals (e.g., increasing Total Site Revenue,Spend per Head and Catch-rate etc) so training clearly boosts both service quality and revenue.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven HR Expertise: You have strong experience in HR business partnering, with a solid grasp of employment law and HR best practices.
• Relationship Building: You understand stakeholder management and thrive on collaboration, forging productive relationships with employees at all levels.
• Strategic Mindset: You’re able to align HR initiatives with broader business objectives, adapting to operational needs in real time.
• Problem-Solving Skills: You’re proactive in identifying potential issues and always aim to find practical, sustainable solutions.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using HR information systems to keep track of employee records, generate insights, and manage compliance.
• Action-Oriented Accountability – you never walk past a problem; if something isn’t right, you roll up your sleeves, tackle it head-on and see it through to resolution.
• CIPD or Equivalent: While not strictly required, a relevant professional qualification is a definite advantage.

Why Join Reel Cinemas?

• Structure Meets Innovation – We combine clear, dependable frameworks with a culture that actively welcomes fresh ideas and continuous improvement.
• Create Essential Frameworks – As our People Business Partner, you’ll help build and refine the processes that keep our teams aligned, efficient and ready for growth.
• Forward Momentum & Challenge – We never sit still; you’ll be encouraged to tackle new challenges that push your skills and propel the business in an ever-evolving entertainment market.
• Progress & Development – With transparent growth pathways, supportive leadership and robust learning opportunities, you’ll have every chance to broaden your expertise and advance your career.
• We’re Ambitious – and you will have the potential to really impact how we grow

Ready to Pop Some Career Corn?

If you’re excited to play a starring role in crafting an exceptional employee experience at Reel Cinemas, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a short introduction of why you’re the perfect fit then get in touch.

Join us and help make Reel Cinemas the ultimate place to work, where every team member can shine as bright as the silver screen!