Assistant HR Partner

SONICOM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Partner to enhance their HR services across the Faculty of Engineering. This dynamic role allows you to leverage your extensive HR skills to tackle complex people-related challenges and provide strategic advice to managers. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering innovative, customer-focused HR solutions while enjoying a flexible working environment and numerous workplace benefits. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a world-leading institution committed to making a significant impact on society through science and education.

Benefits

39 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

Generous family leave packages

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in HR roles with operational exposure to employment law and case management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR advice on employee-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation.

Skills

HR Generalist Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Analysis

Employment Law Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant HR Partner to support the HR Partner in the delivery of a high-quality, dedicated partnering service across the Faculty of Engineering.

You will be joining an established faculty-facing team with high ambitions to deliver a flexible, proactive, innovative, customer-focused, and excellent HR service. This is a varied role that enables you to use your extensive HR generalised skill set to advise, influence, and effectively handle complex people-related challenges.

If you are interested in joining a highly motivated team of talented and experienced HR professionals, you will need to be a pro-active self-starter with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will need to be able to confidently explain the rationale for advice and decisions, where appropriate, and be capable of handling difficult situations in a professional manner.

What you would be doing

• Proactively working in partnership with managers and providing day-to-day advice/guidance and tactical solutions on a range of employee-related issues e.g., sickness absence, performance improvement, capability, probation.
• Advising on complex issues of a personal nature and ensuring action is taken in accordance with Imperial’s existing HR policies, statutory and legislative requirements, with guidance from the HR Partner or specialist HR staff as necessary.

What we are looking for

• HR professional with experience in either a generalist or specialist environment, including operational exposure to application of employment law, case management, and organisational change management.
• Knowledge of employment legislation and best practice approach to HR processes.
• Ability to analyse problems, identify root causes, and develop a range of solutions.
• Communication skills, able to quickly grasp and communicate clearly, concisely, sensitively, assertively, and diplomatically with the ability to deal with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Get access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day 1, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Sydney Cunningham (HR Partner) - [e-mail]

Please review the Job Description carefully and make sure your experience in relation to the areas listed, as well as the essential and desirable criteria, is addressed as fully as possible in your application.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.