People and Culture Business Partner - 12 Month Contract Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Based in Chiswick
Hybrid role: 4 days in office, 1 at home
A highly successful global lighting control systems company within the entertainment industry, based in Chiswick, is recruiting for a People and Culture BP to join the team on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and confident HR professional to work proactively across a range of people initiatives. You'll play a key role in supporting complex people programmes, advising on employee relations matters, and driving development initiatives in a dynamic and innovative environment.
Duties involved:
Develop strong working relationships with line managers, meeting regularly to advise and coach on employee issues
Provide analysis and information to inform data dashboards, regular reports and workforce development plans
Drive a culture of positive performance through engagement and talent management
Take a lead role in embedding departmental skills matrices and mapping career pathways, to provide opportunities to develop potential talent
Undertake casework, including leading investigations, and facilitating informal resolution of disciplinary and performance concerns
Co-ordinate recruitment and talent management for the department, including recruitment events, with the support of the wider People and Culture team
Design, deliver and coordinate training to small groups, with a focus on managerial skills
Provide solutions to training and development needs, identifying appropriate external providers where required
Assess current and future management capability - informing company strategy and structure
Be an active participant in company-wide People and Culture programmes
Contribute to the achievement of the People and Culture strategic objectives related to employee satisfaction, and our commitments as a certified B Corp
Contribute to the review and development of company policies and procedures
Experience required:
Hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
Have proven experience at Senior HR Advisor level or Junior HR BP
Strong knowledge of HR best practice, employment law, and effective people management
Experience working in engineering or technology-led environments is highly desirable
Able to lead investigations and manage casework with fairness, discretion, and professionalism
Strong analytical and reporting skills to assess employee and project performance
Experienced in designing and maintaining skills matrices and career development programmes
Confident problem-solver with the ability to influence and handle sensitive or complex issues
Proven track record of delivering complex programmes in collaboration with cross-functional teamsBenefits:
23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Matched pension contributions (4% employer / 4% employee)
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid working model: 1 day remote, 4 days in the office
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