Assistant HR Partner (Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in London is seeking an experienced Assistant HR Partner to provide dedicated HR services within the Faculty of Engineering. The role involves advising managers on employee issues, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and leveraging HR expertise to manage complex challenges. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. Joining this prestigious institution offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including flexible working and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

39 days off annually

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work schemes

Interest-free season ticket loans

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Proactive self-starter with HR expertise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on employee issues like sickness absence and performance.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation.
• Analyze problems and develop solutions.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Influencing

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant HR Partner to support the HR Partner in delivering high-quality, dedicated HR services across the Faculty of Engineering.

The role involves working within a faculty-facing team committed to providing a flexible, proactive, innovative, customer-focused, and excellent HR service. You will leverage your HR expertise to advise, influence, and manage complex people-related challenges.

Ideal candidates will be proactive self-starters with excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of explaining decisions clearly and handling difficult situations professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proactively partner with managers, providing advice and solutions on employee issues such as sickness absence, performance, capability, and probation.
2. Advise on complex personal issues, ensuring compliance with HR policies, statutory, and legislative requirements, with support from HR colleagues as needed.
3. Apply HR knowledge in generalist or specialist areas, including employment law, case management, and organizational change.
4. Maintain knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
5. Analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop solutions.
6. Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, conveying information clearly, sensitively, and assertively.

Joining Imperial College London offers the opportunity to develop your career at a world-leading institution committed to advancing science for humanity. Benefits include a sector-leading salary, 39 days off annually, generous pension schemes, flexible working, family leave, on-site leisure facilities, cycle-to-work schemes, interest-free season ticket loans, and a supportive, inclusive work culture.