HR Business Partner

Edwards & Pearce; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced operational HR generalist to support various HR functions. The role involves coaching and advising staff, handling recruitment and compliance, and performing end-to-end case management. The ideal candidate will have CIPD level 5 or be working towards it with at least two years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence senior managers. This is a dynamic role that may require occasional travel to other UK sites.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years strong operational HR generalist experience.
• Good experience dealing with ER and case management.
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support all operational staff and be the go-to person in HR.
• Challenge site operational managers on HR matters.
• Ensure compliance with local law and internal policies.
• Full end-to-end ER case management.
• Recruitment, talent, succession and workforce planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Solution-oriented approach

Education

CIPD level 5 (or working towards)

Job description

The Position

Our client, in West Hull, has a successful history over a long period of time and offers a culture that supports and invests in their people, encouraging internal progression and development.

The main objective of the role will be to cover all day-to-day HR in a truly operational HR generalist role where no two days are the same.

• Support all operational staff and be the go-to person in HR, coaching, supporting, advising on all things HR
• Challenge site operational managers and staff on HR matters, help develop and grow their HR knowledge and capability, ensuring a strong people-centric culture
• Coaching managers on ER, GDPR, compliance, contracts, employment terms and conditions and HR procedures
• Ensure compliance with local law, legislation and internal policies and procedures
• Recruitment, talent, succession and workforce planning, salary reviews, evaluations and involvement in HR projects and company-wide initiatives
• Efficient and correct administration of employee data and HR related communication to employees
• Data analytics to drive performance and support strategic workforce planning
• Partner with key stakeholders to communicate and implement HR projects and initiatives regionally
• Full end-to-end ER case management covering sickness and absence, grievances, disciplinaries and all ER issues
• Travel to other UK sites if required
• Business partner with key operational stakeholders across the business

The Candidate

• CIPD level 5 (or working towards) with at least 2 years strong operational HR generalist experience
• Excellent communication skills, quickly establish credibility and respect at all levels and sites with various stakeholders
• Capable of negotiation and influencing operational managers when required
• Confident, solution-oriented, keen to understand the business, build a strong people culture
• HRBP capable of stepping up into the role of the go-to HR person, taking full responsibility for day-to-day HR and projects
• Good experience dealing with ER and case management, up-to-date employment law knowledge
• Previous experience coaching and mentoring operational staff at all levels
• Background working with blue/white collar staff
• Must be prepared to visit other UK sites and deal with HR issues (occasional overnights possible)

The Consultancy

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.