Assistant HR Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the HR field is seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner based in Cambridge. This dynamic role involves supporting the Head of HR Operations, implementing HR strategies, and training managers. Candidates must possess CIPD level 5 qualifications and extensive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 plus benefits, promoting a culture of empowerment and employee engagement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience of working across the whole HR function.
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management.
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR Operations in delivering strategic HR service.
• Assist with the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Train and guide managers on case work and HR strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Customer focused

Education

CIPD level 5 qualified/membership

Job description

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Assistant HR Business Partner, Cambridge

Client: Mears

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 91bb58b4200f

Job Views: 6

Posted: 27.05.2025

Expiry Date: 11.07.2025

Job Description:

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

Assistant HR Business Partner

This role is home-based, with nationwide travel expected across Milton Keynes, Peterborough, South Cambs, Rotherham, Darlington, Leeds and Gloucester

Salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance

Fulltime / Permanent

40 hours per week Monday – Friday

About the role:

To support the Head of HR Operations in delivering a strategic HR service to senior managers and fostering a culture of empowerment within operational management. Actively contribute to the HR agenda and provide proactive support in implementing HR policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assist with the implementation of Group and local HR strategies, People Plans’ and operating plans aligning to the operating contract plan and objective
• Support Local Branches in driving employee engagement and retention strategies, evidenced by improved BCI scores and reduced employee turnover
• Ensure the implementation of HR policies and procedures aligns with operational needs and any local agreements and practice.
• Train, guide, influence, support and advise managers on high-risk case work and implement effective and commercial solutions, empowering management to make decisions. Reviewing all case documentation throughout the process to ensure completeness and both HR and legal compliance in line with the ACAS code of practice. Ensuring the recording and updating, storage and ease of retrieval of all case documents.
• Coach managers to enable them to deal with employee issues effectively and in a timely manner identifying and ensuring training needs are met
• To provide clear and concise advice to senior management covering all aspects of talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, promoting internal mobility, change management, dispute resolution, TUPE and restructure programmes
• Delivery of HR training covering investigations, disciplinary, absence management and performance management.
• Support the Head of HR Operations in working proactively with any recognised trade union
• To play an integral role in the mobilisation of new contracts and the demobilisation of outgoing contracts, on a national basis, ensuring legislative and contractual obligations are met

Essential Experience:

• CIPD level 5 qualified/membership
• Experience and knowledge in all key areas of the principal accountabilities
• Experience of working within the public and private sector including MOD, MOJ and Social Housing
• Current experience of working across the whole HR function
• Full valid UK driving licence, able to work remotely and be able to travel nationwide as and when required
• Experience in stakeholder management at different levels
• Ability to influence and persuade senior management on complex HR employee relations issues
• Experience of working to targets and tight deadlines
• Regional HR experience
• Experience of providing remote and face-face employment advice
• Experience in change management and restructure
• Experience in both mobilising and demobilising contracts in line with TUPE regulations
• Experience of working with Trade Unions
• Up to date knowledge of Employment Law
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management and organisational skills are key to this role
• Problem solving & Analytical Skills
• Customer focused and driven to provide good customer service

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
• Family friendly policies

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.