HR BP

Lockton Companies; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services firm located in Peacehaven seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to deliver exceptional HR support to business teams. The successful candidate will connect HR activities with core business objectives, collaborate with various departments, and manage complex employee matters. Key qualifications include CIPD certification, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle conflict and uncertainties within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a HRBP or in a similar role with exposure to employee relations.
• Ability to link HR initiatives with commercial objectives and manage complex people matters.
• Good understanding of employment law principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with all levels within the organization.
• Support various HR functions and business-driven projects.
• Manage case support for various employee matters, including absence and performance issues.

Skills

HR activity linkage to business objectives

Handling conflict and uncertain situations

Communication skills with business leaders

Innovative HR delivery

Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing

Education

CIPD level 3 or above

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively cultivate strong working relationships with all levels of the organisation across Lockton
• Understand the business agenda, commercially, culturally and strategically
• Participate in core HR initiatives and project implementations for the Business
• Be a visible role model for Lockton and its values and behaviours
• Act as an agent of change within Lockton to ensure take‑up of best practice
• Support the continuous improvement of the Human Resources function profile and perception within Lockton through the quality of support and service delivered
• Assist with business driven projects, in conjunction with the HRBP, as directed by the Regional HR Lead
• Provide case management support to the business, in conjunction with the Head of Employee Relations as required, across sickness, absence and income protection matters; maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave; performance improvement issues and disciplinary and grievance matters
• Support visa and immigration matters in conjunction with the appointed immigration specialist, including overseas secondments, liaising with the tax specialist as required
• Draft and issue complex employment offers. Answer any contract or benefit questions relating to the offer
• Proactively use data and analytics to support business activities
• Maintain and update HR communications, including the intranet pages and Workplace

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will be able to link HR activity to core business objectives, working across organisation boundaries, for instance to co‑manage initiatives with the regional HR team and with business areas in Lockton.

• Working as a HRBP or similar and also have exposure to ER and case management
• Working directly with business areas on people matters and complex issues
• CIPD level 3 or above preferable
• Experience of supporting a global or international client base
• Knowledge of financial services / insurance markets but not essential
• Good level of employment law knowledge and understanding of key principles
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritising
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing, particularly with business leaders and the HR community
• Skill in adopting an innovative approach to HR delivery

About The Position

Working with the Regional HR Lead/HR Business Partner team/Regional HR Functions to deliver world class HR support for the business teams. Work with the HR Business Partners to deliver insight, advice, guidance and practical support to ensure business areas successfully deliver their people strategies to deliver commercial success.