Assistant HR Business Partner

Mears Group PLC; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to support HR operations and foster a culture of empowerment. This home-based role involves nationwide travel and requires a CIPD Level 5 qualification along with experience in various HR functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in implementing HR strategies, advising management, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day and volunteering leave

Staff perks via Mears Rewards, including discounts and vouchers

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in key HR areas across public and private sectors.
• Current experience across the entire HR function.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of HR Operations in delivering strategic HR services.
• Assist with the implementation of HR strategies and policies.
• Provide advice on talent management, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification or membership

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Assistant HR Business Partner

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

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

1. Assist with the implementation of Group and local HR strategies, People Plans, and operating plans aligning to the operating contract plan and objectives.
2. Support local branches in driving employee engagement and retention strategies, evidenced by improved BCI scores and reduced employee turnover.
3. Ensure the implementation of HR policies and procedures aligns with operational needs and local agreements.
4. Train, guide, influence, support, and advise managers on high-risk case work, ensuring legal and HR compliance, and maintaining proper documentation.
5. Coach managers to handle employee issues effectively, ensuring training needs are met.
6. Provide clear advice to senior management on talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, internal mobility, change management, dispute resolution, TUPE, and restructuring.
7. Deliver HR training on investigations, disciplinary, absence, and performance management.
8. Support the Head of HR Operations in working with recognized trade unions.
9. Play an integral role in mobilizing new contracts and demobilizing outgoing contracts, ensuring compliance with legislative and contractual obligations.

Essential Experience

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or membership.
• Experience in key HR areas, including working within the public and private sectors such as MOD, MOJ, and Social Housing.
• Current experience across the entire HR function.
• Full UK driving license and ability to travel nationwide.
• Stakeholder management experience at various levels.
• Ability to influence senior management on complex HR issues.
• Experience working to targets and tight deadlines.
• Regional HR experience and experience providing remote and face-to-face employment advice.
• Experience in change management, restructuring, TUPE, and working with Trade Unions.
• Up-to-date Employment Law knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer-focused with a drive to provide excellent service.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day and volunteering leave.
• Staff perks via Mears Rewards, including discounts and vouchers.
• Family-friendly policies.

Note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available. To operate a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held a license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points. All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks.

To apply or discuss your application, contact: Laura Crosby.

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