HR Business Partner - Hereford (Hybrid) £31,314 - £33,968 per annum - 37 Hour Week Main Purpose of Job: To support the Head of People to deliver operational and strategic organisational objectives Develop and implement operational HR strategy aligned with organisational objectives To provide a professional, high quality, proactive advice and support service including delivery of timely interventions, on a full range of HR matters To support all aspects of HR advisory work within the team To contribute to the development of Hoople and its HR function in line with its vision and values To develop and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally by being visible and accessible to the business Experience Required: Successfully operating within an advisory HR team, providing timely HR advice and support to managers and customers across a range of people issues Building and maintaining effective working relationships both internally and externally Developing and reviewing HR / OD policies and processes, to ensure that they meet business needs whilst complying with employment legislation and best practice Leading and participating in projects and / or change programmes Working collaboratively with trade union representatives on HR issues Effectively handling sensitive employee relations issues, including sickness absence, discipline and grievance up to hearing and appeal stage Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation Undertaking job evaluation in line with the appropriate process and documentation schemes Designing and delivering training sessions which accommodate varying levels of experience and skills Providing, interpreting, monitoring and presenting workforce data Skills Required: A solutions-focussed approach to ER casework and change management activities which meets business needs Ability to deliver a variety of work at pace and on time, without compromising on quality Excellent influencing, negotiation and communication skills at all levels Ability to make sound judgements on business need, including where limited information is available Ability to work effectively and positively as a team, as well as from your own initiative Ability to routinely reflect on your practice and to apply your learning in order to continuously