Assistant HR Business Partner

TN United Kingdom; Tewkesbury; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant HR Business Partner to support strategic HR services. This home-based role involves nationwide travel and focuses on fostering a culture of empowerment within operational management. The successful candidate will assist in implementing HR policies, drive employee engagement, and provide expert advice on talent management and compliance. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Discounts via Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or membership required.
• Experience in public and private sectors including MOD and Social Housing.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Operations in delivering strategic HR services.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Provide HR training on investigations and performance management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Employment Law knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CIPD Level 5 qualification

Job description

Assistant HR Business Partner, Brockworth

Client:

Mears

Location:

Brockworth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

d5f754243933

Job Views:

17

Posted:

01.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.06.2025

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 with the operating contract plan and objectives.
• 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 local agreements and practices.
• Train, guide, influence, support, and advise managers on high-risk case work, ensuring legal and HR compliance, and effective documentation management.
• Coach managers to handle employee issues effectively and timely, identifying and meeting training needs.
• Provide clear advice to senior management on talent acquisition, talent management, succession planning, internal mobility, change management, dispute resolution, TUPE, and restructuring programs.
• Deliver HR training on investigations, disciplinary procedures, absence management, and performance management.
• Support the Head of HR Operations in working proactively with trade unions.
• Play an integral role in mobilising new contracts and demobilising outgoing contracts, ensuring legislative and contractual compliance.

Essential Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification or membership.
• Experience in both public and private sectors, including MOD, MOJ, and Social Housing.
• Experience across the full HR function.
• Knowledge of key HR areas and principles.
• Valid UK driving license, ability to work remotely, and 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.
• Experience providing remote and face-to-face employment advice.
• Knowledge of change management, restructuring, TUPE regulations, and working with Trade Unions.
• Up-to-date Employment Law knowledge.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational 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.
• Discounts via Mears Rewards on groceries, holidays, and more.
• Family-friendly policies.

All roles require entitlement to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held a license over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks. If not a passport holder of the country of the vacancy, a work permit may be required. For application submission, use the 'Apply now' button. No bank details should be provided during application.