HR Business Partner

FASHION PERSONNEL; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the watchmaking industry is seeking an HR Business Partner in Southampton. The role involves overseeing recruitment processes, managing employee relations, and championing diversity initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong HR knowledge, excellent communication skills, and be CIPD qualified. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and employee development.

Qualifications

• Proven HRBP or senior HR advisor experience with strong HR knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Manage employee relations cases, providing guidance to ensure compliance.
• Identify training needs, source providers, and design engaging training sessions.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Education

CIPD Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HR Business Partner Southampton

The company

The Swatch Group Ltd is an international group active in the manufacture and sale of finished watches, jewellery, watch movements, and components. It supplies nearly all components required for the watches sold by its 16 watch and jewellery brands, including Breguet, Harry Winston, Blancpain, Glashütte Original, Léon Hatot, Omega, Longines, Rado, Union Glashütte, Tissot, Balmain, Certina, Mido, Hamilton, Swatch, and Flik Flak. The group also supplies movements and components to third-party watchmakers and is a leader in electronic systems used in watchmaking and other industries. Additionally, it is a prominent sports event timekeeper and data-handler for major international sports events, including the Olympics.

The Swatch Group Ltd has a unique emotional culture emphasizing beauty, sensuality, and emotion, alongside high-tech, quality, and added value. Founded in 1983 by Nicolas G. Hayek through the merger of ASUAG and SSIH, it has grown steadily and now employs over 33,500 people across more than 50 countries.

Job description

Recruitment

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes, ensuring a positive candidate experience and continuous improvement.
• Encourage proactive hiring practices, review recruitment materials regularly, and promote innovative approaches.
• Represent the company at career fairs and outreach programs.
• Manage the Watchmaker school program, including recruitment, relocation, and stakeholder communication.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee relations cases, providing guidance to ensure compliance and timely resolution.
• Organize hearings and maintain accurate records.
• Support managers with tools and resources for employee concerns and stay updated on employment law.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs, source providers, and design engaging training sessions.

Performance Management

• Promote performance improvement, support goal setting, and oversee appraisals and reviews.

Change Management

• Lead organizational change initiatives, guide managers, and communicate effectively.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Champion DEI initiatives, ensure effective communication, and promote inclusivity.

HR Operations

• Maintain HR trackers and collaborate on process improvements.

Profile

Essential Skills or Experience

• Proven HRBP or senior HR advisor experience with strong HR knowledge.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adept at managing priorities and ambiguity.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with data analysis and reporting skills.

Essential Qualifications

• CIPD Qualified or equivalent.