Vercity are a professional services and consultancy business specialising in real estate and infrastructure with 500 colleagues in the UK and Canada. We are looking to hire an experienced HR Business Partner to join our established head office team for a 12 month fixed term to cover maternity leave, with an ideal start date of early June 2026. Reporting to our Head of People Services you will enjoy an effective hand over and supported autonomy over a range of HR areas with a particular focus on ER and grievance & disciplinary management. We have few such cases but this role has had full responsibility for that area so the successful colleague must be a confident SME.
For over 25 years Vercity has been the UK's leading provider of Asset and Infrastructure projects in the public sector, and an MSA leader in the PFI space. We are passionate about managing infrastructure to improve the lives of users and create a positive legacy in their communities. And that extends to offering great opportunities and environments for our people to thrive. Our values are: Making a difference through Integrity, Collaboration and Professionalism - and we apply and work to them in every project and every team.
Responsibilities
* Employee Relations
* Employee Engagement
* Flexible Working - request assessment, management and communication
* L&D - scheduling and management (rather than delivery)
* General HR administration - as a small team we are admin self sufficient (hibob)
Experience and Qualifications
* Experience of working within a similar role ideally in a professional services organisation.
* Strong background in employee relations with experience managing complex casework from beginning to end.
* Experience supporting L&D initiatives and capability development.
* Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice – and a demonstrated ability to keep up to date with Employment Law and HR best practice.
* HR Systems and 365 experience – able to input data confidently and report on it.
* Ideally with a recognised HR qualification, eg. Level 5 or above
In Return
* A hybrid environment (the HR team work together every Wednesday with the rest of the week remote/hybrid as suits)
* An experienced, established and friendly team
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Broad experience, with autonomy in a modern business committed to its values and keen to aid our colleagues' personal, professional development
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