We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.
Some examples of our varied portfolio include: Bloc, Alderley Park, Circle Square and Pall Mall
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This role supports our Operational workforce that is made up of Hosts/Receptionists and Facilities teams. These teams are customer facing, bringing our places to life and creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Ways of working:
This role is a 6 month fixed term contract based in our head office in Manchester City Centre - Union - and sits within our wider people team of over twenty People and Talent professionals. You'll work with a number of different key stakeholders - mainly Manchester based, however our spaces are based across Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham, and so there will be some expectation to travel (fully expensed) to attend meetings and manage key stakeholder relationships.
What we're looking for:
* It's important you are a people/HR professional with a comprehensive knowledge of Employment Law
* Experience managing a high volume of ER cases
* Based on our values, a dedication to treating colleagues with care, compassion and respect is absolutely vital
* The ability to work autonomously, taking ownership of cases and driving efficiencies/improvements with the support of the wider People team
* The ability to coach and advise, understanding the difference in approach based on stakeholder knowledge and upholding our culture and values
What you'll be doing:
* You'll manage complex and varied ER cases (including performance, absence, wellbeing, disciplinary, grievance, flexible working) and support managers in preparing for and holding meetings where needed
* You will advise managers on policy and process, with a natural coaching style that puts our people and business at the heart of every decision
* You'll help managers build capability in people management, identifying and escalating risk where appropriate
* You'll provide hands-on support to People Partners on organisational change activity including supporting consultation meetings, preparing invite letters, collating relevant documents and maintaining accurate records
* You will assist with reviewing our people policies and processes, making sure they are fit for purpose and proactively seeking out improvements
* You'll support data and reporting that will bring insight back to the team on people activity that is happening across the business
We really believe that if you're brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
* 28 days holiday pro rata - plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that's not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
* 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
* Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
* Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
* Life assurance cover for all colleagues
* Up to 8% matched pension scheme
* Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
On our careers page you'll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you'd use to calculate the savings you'd make.
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it's good to know that you'll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
We'll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email for an update.