HR Business Partner

RKW Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Free parking on all sites

Staff discount on all our products

Employee Assistance Program

Refer a Friend Scheme

Training and development

Eye care allowance

Exclusive discounts on cinema, daysout

Long service incentives and rewards

Job summary

RKW Ltd is seeking an HR Business Partner to join the Head Office team in Stoke-on-Trent. You will act as a trusted adviser to managers, handling employee relations, talent management and workforce planning with a focus on strategic change.

You will lead HR initiatives, coach managers, and guide the HR Advisor team while ensuring compliance with evolving employment laws and delivering an exceptional employee experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently.
• Customer service mindset focused on employee experience.
• Experience supporting organisational change and talent management initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, coaching and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the HR department and act as trusted advisor to managers.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, talent management and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement HR initiatives to enhance engagement and performance.
• Coach managers through performance management and development processes.
• Lead organisational change initiatives including restructures and transformations.
• Support succession planning, skills gap analysis, and development solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures in line with law changes.
• Mentor and manage the HR Advisor team and assist with workload planning.
• Manage ad-hoc HR projects as directed by the HR Director.

Skills

HR Business Partner

People management

Strategic thinking

Employee relations

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Education

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

RKW Ltd is now looking to appoint an HR Business Partner to take on a key role, located at our Head Office site in Stoke on Trent.

The appointee will assume range of duties, so we're looking for a Generalist with people management experience, to take on the position.

Suitable applicants will have a demonstratable track record of genuine Business Partnering - working closely with Managers, on a varied ER caseload.

We also need someone with experience of strategic project work, potentially including :

• Organisational Design / Development
• Staff Engagement, Progression & Retention
• Policy & Procedure evaluation, to futureproof against legislation changes.

The role will report into the HR Director, manage existing HR Advisors and work closely with peer-level Managers in Payroll & Recruitment.

Responsibilities and Duties :

This role plays a crucial part in overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. You will act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, organisational change and employee experience. You will develop and implement HR initiatives to enhance employee engagement, performance and overall organisational success.

Specific Areas of Accountability:

• Develop strong relationships with managers and the leadership team to understand business priorities, providing strategic HR advice and coaching to support decision-making
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, capability and absence cases
• Lead organisational change initiatives including restructures and transformations, providing guidance and support to managers throughout
• Support workforce planning activities including succession planning and talent reviews, identifying skills gaps and recommending development solutions where appropriate
• Coach managers through performance management process, including goal setting, performance reviews and performance improvement plans
• Lead on the development, implementation and review of initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, retention and job satisfaction
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in HR processes and be a key influencer in driving change
• Lead reviews and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with changing laws and regulations
• Proactively undertake HR projects to continuously improve ways of working and enhance employee experience
• Coach, mentor and guide the HR Advisor team including managing their day-to-day workload
• Plus any other ad-hoc requests as directed by the HR Director

Skills and Desirables :

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• CIPD qualification (Minimum L5) or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently
• A customer service-orientated mindset with a focus on providing a positive employee experience
• Demonstrated success supporting organisational change and talent management initiatives
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics

Company Benefits :

• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Free parking on all sites
• Staff discount on all our products
• Employee Assistance Program
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Training and development
• Eye care allowance
• Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and much more
• Long service incentives and rewards

We'd welcome applications from people currently in an HR BP / HR Business Partner / Human Resources Business Partner role - as well as those in an HR Manager / Human Resources Manager or People Partner / People Business Partner position, with suitable previous experience.

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