Job Advert
Salary
– £50,000 per annum
Hours
- Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week with flexible, hybrid working
Holiday
– 26 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
About The HR Business Partner Role
We are TC Group, the fastest-growing top 20 accountancy firm in the UK. We're business advisors and accountants, with over 30 years of experience we've honed our skills and developed our service offering to deliver a much wider range of bespoke support and advice to ambitious business owners and their businesses.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
HR Business Partner
to join our
Southampton
office, to collaborate with our clients in managing their people matters.
You will ensure the delivery of effective HR solutions balancing legal and their commercial considerations and as a result, provide a comprehensive, efficient and professional HR service. You will commit to being responsive to the needs of our clients and to always delivering best in class service that will build a strong referral base.
As part of our national team and taking a senior role with the London and South team, you will be a growth driver, leading delivery of our Cross Sell Programme, building client relationships, supporting business development initiatives, and helping grow our HR presence in the region.
Key responsibilities of a
HR Business Partner
will include:
Technical
* to identify, define, develop and implement the most accurate and commercially suitable employment advice with our clients
* to be a trusted advisor with clients for all day-to-day HR matters
* to research, design, deliver, monitor and evaluate against the legal framework, case law and trends in order to stay ahead of the competition
* to lead ad hoc projects including restructuring and change management on behalf of clients, in collaboration with the team. Ensuring all aspects of the project are clearly communicated with the client and team members are aware of their requirements
Customer Service
* to manage and strengthen relationships with clients, maintaining frequent and direct contact with key stakeholders, including clients, relationship holders and Partners
* to develop in-depth understanding of the client's business and its needs
* manage the provision of professional telephone, online and on-site support to clients
* to maintain and continually enhance the systems and controls that are in place to the benefit of our clients
* to manage your own and your teams time effectively, maximising opportunity whilst ensuring clients are utilising hours
Administration
* to ensure that all documentation is prepared and is accurate in regards to spelling and grammar across the team
* to ensure all documentation is consistent with the client's request in relation to brand and style
* to ensure that all filing is completed in a timely manner by your team
Knowledge and Development
* to ensure you support your knowledge and your personal development through reading relevant legal updates, research papers and trends in the market place
* to drive your own development through building your own Personal Development Plan, in conjunction with your line manager
Sales and Marketing
* to lead the Cross Sell Programme within the London and South Team
* continually seek improvements that will allow us to provide the best possible products for our clients and prospective clients
* to build product knowledge to ensure you are able to explain, to Partners across the business or a potential new client, the benefits of working with the TC Group HR Advisory team
* support efforts in building the overall client relationship in existing accounts including relevant pre-sales activities, understanding requirements and managing the customer experience through to a won sale across all services or products
* to ensure that the presence of TC Group through social media remains true to the values of the business and to report any items of concern
* be protective of our business at all times and seek to minimise the risk to our business
Financial
* to ensure that all time is logged as this will assist in the accuracy of the billing cycle which is at the end of a project, assignment or monthly, whichever comes first
* to ensure utilisation rate is at 70%-80%, where utilisation is not achieved at this level, business development should take priority before other non-billable work
* to identify cost saving solutions and improvements where possible
* to identify new opportunities (with existing or new clients) through which TC Group can generate new revenue streams
Conduct
* to provide honest feedback that will encourage continual improvement
* to work in collaboration with the team in all activity
* to be respectful, flexible and objective at all times
* if a mistake is made, flag it and communicate the solution
* to ensure that conduct at networking events or social events is professional and in line with the expectations, as set by the manager
* to support and help drive all new TC Group initiatives that support the development of our business culture
About You
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:
* have a well-developed knowledge of UK Employment Law and the practical application of it
* have a strong experience of HR issues, from basic to complex matters, including performance, absence, disciplinary, grievances, redundancies, dismissals, and some change management
* have excellent relationship and communication skills
* be achievement focused
* have a well-developed understanding of a service-led environment that supports multiple sectors and cultures
* be CIPD qualified or QBE; Qualified by Experience, to HR Business Partner level
* be keen to drive their personal development
* have the ability to work under pressure, to deadlines and respond promptly to our clients
* be proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. IRIS is advantageous
* be technology focused and able to adapt to multiple or new systems (in-house or at client-sites)
* travel according to the needs of the clients and business
Full benefits available for the
HR Business Partner:
* annual performance based bonus
* pension scheme
* group life assurance x 4
* group income protection
* birthday day off
* health cash plan
* quarterly functions and events
* access to our employee benefits portal – cashback and vouchers on everyday purchases
* employee Assistance Programme
* employee Referral Bonus – we're always looking for talented individuals to join our team
* regular training and development - continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications but also for your personal goals and aspirations
About Us
TC Group is growing and changing at quite a pace We're an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we're supporting more and more of the UK's ambitious business owners, SME's and large Corporations and it's a real team effort. We're helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses.
We always seek the best talent, looking for individuals who are technically brilliant, solution-focused and continually strive to be the best in class. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are based in the UK and unfortunately we are unable to provide Sponsorship.
Department
HR
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Salary
£50,000 per annum