1. Direct impact on people strategy at leadership level
2. Join a fast-growing tech firm
About Our Client
Our client is a market leader in software solutions, primarily to the global oil and gas industries. Their cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for leading global organisations by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.Following a period of sustained growth and transformation, they are now looking to appoint their first in-house HR hire.
Job Description
This is a standalone generalist position requiring a proactive, hands-on, operational HR Business Partner who is comfortable building HR, managing the full employee lifecycle and building the foundations from the ground up.Key responsibilities include:
3. Managing end-to-end HR processes, including, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
4. Implementing HR best practices, supported by a strong understanding of employment law
5. Delivering impactful learning and development solutions to enhance skills, management capability and career growth across the organisation
6. Leading employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and creating a positive, compliant workplace culture as the business grows
7. Coaching managers and providing pragmatic support on all ER matters
8. Driving key HR initiatives such as talent management, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement
9. Partnering with Finance on monthly payroll submissions
10. Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries, working closely with managers to offer guidance and support
11. Supporting the company's evolving needs in line with its growth strategy, culture refresh, and the implementation of SageHR
The Successful Applicant
A successful 'HR Business Partner should have:
12. A degree in Human Resources or a related field
13. Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally in a fast-paced, growing business
14. Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and effective people management, with a proactive approach
15. Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
16. Strong skills in communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving
17. Deep knowledge of employment law, right to work, recruitment, and compliance
18. Tech-savvy and proficient with tools like MS Office and HR systems (e.g. SageHR)
19. Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week in Guildford
What's on Offer
20. 10% employer pension contribution
21. 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
22. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
23. Private medical, dental and life insurance
24. Salary sacrifice benefits including gym membership, electric bikes, and workplace nursery schemes
25. *Please note, this role is working 5 days a week in the office in Guildford*