Junior People Partner (12 month mat cover) at Moonpig

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles. We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care. We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive. If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team. 🌙🐷 About the Role We’re looking for a Junior People Partner to join Moonpig on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting our Cards division. Based in Manchester or London with hybrid working (2–3 days in the office), this role is a brilliant opportunity to grow your HR career in a fast-paced, people-first business. As a Junior People Partner, you’ll support the Head of People Partnering & Engagement and work closely with leaders across the business to shape and deliver People Plans aligned to commercial goals. You’ll partner with People Operations and Centres of Excellence to ensure our processes are efficient, consistent and proactive — helping managers take ownership of their teams while providing the right HR support at the right time. At Moonpig, we believe managers are responsible for leading their people — and HR is here to empower, guide and elevate that leadership. You’ll play a key role in embedding this philosophy across the division. Key Responsibilities • Partner with business stakeholders, supporting the delivery of aligned and impactful People Plans • Help drive a positive, high-performance culture to increase engagement across supported teams • Act as a trusted advisor, providing balanced, empathetic and commercially sound people advice, including end-to-end ER support • Support the delivery of cyclical People activity and projects, including reporting, trend analysis and proactive planning • Contribute to engagement planning through insights, ideas and data-led recommendations • Advise on compensation and benefits topics such as salary adjustments and promotions • Review exit interview data and support stakeholders with recommendations to ensure meaningful action • Work closely with the Group Head of People Operations and People Operations Manager to ensure smooth and consistent cyclical activity across functions • Share relevant insights from the HR dashboard with stakeholders, ensuring data is accurate, valuable and fit for purpose • Partner with the L&D & Talent Lead to build and implement solutions such as leadership development, resilience building and unconscious bias initiatives • Collaborate with Internal Communications to ensure clear and effective updates to the workforce • Provide guidance to the HR Advisory team and support on ER cases where required • Champion a positive and collaborative culture within the wider People Team About You • Significant experience in HR Advisory roles, providing advice and guidance to managers and employees • Strong knowledge of UK employment law • Experience analysing data and using insights to inform decisions • Commercial mindset, with the ability to align people strategies to business goals • Professional and credible approach in stakeholder interactions • Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment • Proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset • Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal • Strong collaboration skills across People Partnering, People Operations and wider teams • Highly organised with effective time management and attention to detail • Accountable and results-oriented, with a drive to deliver measurable outcomes • Ethical and values-led approach to decision-making • Stakeholder-focused with the ability to build trusted relationships • Analytical thinker, able to interpret trends and inform strategic planning • Growth mindset with a desire to continuously learn and develop Nice to have • Experience supporting change management initiatives • Experience supporting organisation-wide transformation projects • Knowledge of Netherlands employment law Interview Process • 30 minute Recruiter Screen • 45 minute Hiring Manager Interview • 45 minute Stakeholder interview • 30 minute Final Interview At Moonpig, we’re here to help people connect in meaningful ways. If you’re excited about partnering with leaders, using data to shape people decisions, and building an engaging and high-performing culture, we’d love to hear from you. What's in it for you? We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy: 💰 Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts. 💆🏽 Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), mental health support & dog-friendly offices (London & NL). 🏖️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working. 📈 Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs. Want to know more? Explore our full benefits package: here Our Ways of Working: We trust our colleagues to do what’s right and offer flexibility to support a balance between work and life. At the same time, face-to-face office time is an important and expected part of working at Moonpig Group. We believe regular in-person working supports collaboration, alignment, and effective decision-making. Candidates will have regular and ongoing time working from the office as part of their role, which will be discussed during the recruitment process. Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity: At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us. From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we. We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place. We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves. If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so😊 - If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.