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Assistant HR Business Partner, Cottenham
Client: Mears
Location: Cottenham, UK
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 91bb58b4200f
Job Views: 18
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
Job Description:
Annual salary: up to £40,000.00
Assistant HR Business Partner
This role is home-based, with nationwide travel expected across Milton Keynes, Peterborough, South Cambs, Rotherham, Darlington, Leeds and Gloucester.
Salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance
Fulltime / Permanent
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday
About the role:
To support the Head of HR Operations in delivering a strategic HR service to senior managers and fostering a culture of empowerment within operational management. Actively contribute to the HR agenda and provide proactive support in implementing HR policies and procedures.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Assist with the implementation of Group and local HR strategies, People Plans, and operating plans aligning with the operating contract plan and objectives.
2. Support local branches in driving employee engagement and retention strategies, evidenced by improved BCI scores and reduced employee turnover.
3. Ensure HR policies and procedures are implemented in line with operational needs, local agreements, and practices.
4. Train, guide, influence, support, and advise managers on high-risk casework, ensuring HR and legal compliance, and proper documentation.
5. Coach managers to handle employee issues effectively and identify training needs.
6. Provide clear advice to senior management on talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, internal mobility, change management, dispute resolution, TUPE, and restructuring programs.
7. Deliver HR training on investigations, disciplinary procedures, absence management, and performance management.
8. Support the Head of HR Operations in working proactively with trade unions.
9. Assist in mobilizing new contracts and demobilizing outgoing contracts nationally, ensuring legal and contractual compliance.
Essential Experience:
1. CIPD level 5 qualification or membership.
2. Experience in both public and private sectors, including MOD, MOJ, and Social Housing.
3. Comprehensive experience across the HR function.
4. Knowledge of all key HR areas outlined in principal accountabilities.
5. Valid UK driving license, ability to work remotely, and nationwide travel availability.
6. Stakeholder management experience at various levels.
7. Ability to influence senior management on complex employee relations issues.
8. Experience working to targets and tight deadlines.
9. Regional HR experience.
10. Experience providing remote and face-to-face employment advice.
11. Knowledge of change management, restructuring, TUPE regulations, and working with trade unions.
12. Up-to-date employment law knowledge.
13. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
14. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
15. Problem-solving and analytical skills.
16. Customer-focused and driven to provide excellent service.
Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Volunteering Leave
* Staff discounts via Mears Rewards
* Family-friendly policies
Note: Candidates must have UK work entitlement; visa sponsorship is not available. To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held a license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points. All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks prior to employment.
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