We’re proud to be recruiting a HR Business Partner on behalf of a well-reputed local company with a long history of expertise in their specialist field.
The successful candidate will take full responsibility for managing HR strategy, policy and processes throughout the business. We’re looking for applicants who demonstrate a flair for creating and delivering progressive and effective human resources strategies that foster motivating, supportive and productive working environments.
* Up to £46,500 FTE
* Quarterly bonus scheme (after successful completion of probationary period)
* 25 days annual (+ bank holidays + Christmas shutdown)
* 5 x salary life insurance
* Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
* 100% on-site (free parking provided)
* Own air-conditioned office
Hours of work:
* 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday (with half hour unpaid break) and 8am to 1pm on Friday
* Contract on offer is between 30 and 39 hours – flexible for the right person
Duties and responsibilities:
* Working closely with Supervisors and Managers, coaching and guiding them in all areas of people management and morale building while providing support on the application of HR policy and practices
* Development of robust HR policies and procedures, delivering briefings where appropriate to embed them into the organisation
* Taking ownership of all aspects of recruitment and onboarding, including checks and referencing
* Managing in-house software for employee training matrices and appraisals
* Coordinating the use of the Apprenticeship Levy and monitoring participants’ progress
* Leading employee relations cases when required
* Raise the profile of health and safety wherever possible, identifying improvements and driving change
* Monitoring Bradford Index analysis, absenteeism and return to work interviews/policies
* Coordinating all disciplinary and grievance hearings and attending where required
* Acting as the first point of contact for HR queries; keeping the HR inbox up to date
* Leading employee engagement, D&I and wellbeing initiatives
* Constructing benefit and compensation packages
* Arranging for training activities
Skills and experience required:
* CIPD Level 5, with extensive experience in generalist HR Management
* Up-to-the-minute knowledge of employment law and D&I
* Confident making suggestions and leading the development of HR across the business
* Comfortable in a standalone role, working with SMT and taking ownership of all HR matters
* Friendly and helpful communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels
* IT proficient, with a good working knowledge of MS Office and ideally BrightHR software
* Able to deliver information both verbally and visually in a clear and engaging manner
* Understands GDPR and the importance of confidentiality