HR Business Partner

DP World; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Employee Assistance Scheme

Personal and professional training opportunities

Voluntary health insurances

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Job summary

A leading global logistics provider is seeking an HR Business Partner in Ipswich, UK. This role will support the Head of HR in delivering strategic HR initiatives that enhance employee engagement and drive business success. Candidates should have at least 3 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and exceptional communication skills. The position comes with a competitive package and various benefits, including a pension and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of work experience in a Human Resources environment, preferably in Logistics.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current UK employment law and HR practices.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support on people-related matters.
• Collaborate with management to develop HR projects.
• Oversee the annual performance cycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Advisory skills

Coaching skills

Organisational skills

HRIS / IT skills

Organisational skills

Integrity / accountability

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR Systems

Job description

As an HR Business Partner, you will be supporting the Head of HR in delivering effective and proactive support and guidance on HR matters, to drive business success and employee engagement within the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first-line HR support and advice on all people-related matters, ensuring alignment with internal processes, legal requirements and best practices, while contributing to HR projects that drive business growth
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement HR projects that drive business transformation and improve organizational effectiveness
• Oversee the annual performance cycle, including training and advising, to align performance management with business objectives
• Partner with management to foster a positive employee relations environment, providing expert advice and support in handling performance management, grievances, disciplinary actions, redundancy, TUPE and other employee-related matters
• Update and maintain job profiles, policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance with legal requirements
• Partner with management in the recruitment process, from placing advertisements to interviewing and onboarding, providing feedback and advice to ensure the selection of top talent. Administer the Apprenticeship programme, including sourcing of training providers and management of apprenticeship levy funding
• Collaborate with management on case management for long-term illnesses, including developing reintegration programs and ensuring effective follow-up
• Partner with management to identify and address learning and development needs, delivering targeted training programs and coaching to enhance employee performance

Your profile

• Have at least 3 years of work experience in a Human Resources environment, preferably in the Logistics sector
• Comprehensive knowledge of current UK employment law and HR practices
• Excellent communication, advisory and influencing skills, with ability to challenge when required
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good knowledge of computer packages (Microsoft / HR Systems)
• Strong organisational skills
• Integrity, responsibility and accountability

Who are we?

We are Multimodal Solutions (formerly P&O Ferrymasters), and we work with some of the largest companies in the world to make sure that their goods get to where they need to on time and efficiently. We have locations across Europe and the Northern Mediterranean and our routes cover road, rail, and sea.

We operate from over 20 locations in 13 countries and work with some of the best-known global household names. We are a part of DP World who are one of the largest global logistics companies in the world; at any one time 10% of all shipping containers in the world are being shipped by DP World. We are proud to lead the future of logistics to help enable global trade in the 21st century and beyond.

We offer

Multimodal Solutions offers a competitive package in line with the seniority of the position. Salary will be dependent on experience of the successful candidate.

Other benefits include Company pension and an Employee Assistance Scheme, backed by a wellbeing programme along with opportunities for personal and professional training and development. We also offer a benefits platform including a range of voluntary health insurances, cycle to work, and retail discounts.

Time to act!

Do you have what we’re looking for? And does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? We hope so – in which case, now’s the time to let us know! Please apply with your CV and covering letter as soon as possible to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!