HR Business Partner

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking an HR Business Partner in Jersey. The role includes managing employee relations, supporting talent management, and coaching managers. Ideal candidates should be CIPD qualified with proven HR generalist experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a global HR framework. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a Legal or Partnership environment.
• Experience of advising managers on employee relations matters.
• Experience of working within a global HR team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate employee relations issues; coach and develop managers.
• Identify resource needs and support recruitment processes.
• Drive annual performance cycle and salary/bonus planning.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative working style

Commercial acumen

Education

CIPD qualification (Graduate or Member status)

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate HR Business Partner to join their HR team based in Jersey. Working as part of a global HR team, you will support the delivery of an ambitious people-focused strategy by partnering with multiple leaders to understand the specific needs and challenges of their business area, delivering an expert HR service aligned with those needs. This role requires strong relationship-building skills and the ability to manage varied and interesting challenges, including employee relations, employee engagement, recruitment, talent management, reward, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for any employee relations issues within the business area. Coach and develop managers to manage issues using appropriate policies and procedures with a view to resolving informally, where possible.
• Focus on employee engagement, highlighting potential issues with the relevant people manager or Practice Area Lead. Provide advice and coaching on how to address areas requiring attention.
• Identify and plan for resource needs, considering all options to fill the gap, including internal moves, developmental assignments, and recruitment of external hires. Participate in interviewing and plan for successful integration, operating as a \'go-to\' person as they become established.
• Support managers in effectively implementing professional growth initiatives, including driving the annual performance cycle (goal planning, performance coaching, and performance reviews).
• Support managers in planning for salary and bonus reviews, ensuring a holistic assessment of position, performance, and market trends as an input to reward decisions.
• Act as a key stakeholder for the global HR team in the innovation and implementation of change initiatives. Tailor centrally-designed programmes to fit with business area or jurisdictional needs and ensure adequate communication and support for implementation.
• Over time, participate in the development of processes to support strategic decisions around promotions, succession planning, and diversity to build an effective organisation that meets current needs while being focused on future growth.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified (Graduate or Member status).
• Proven HR generalist experience, ideally within a Legal or Partnership environment.
• Experience of advising managers on employee relations matters such as disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness, absence, and recruitment.
• Experience with HR systems.
• Experience of working within a global HR team.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on excellent client service.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence.
• Collaborative working style, both with the broader HR team and the business.
• Professional maturity, including confidentiality and sensitivity in dealing with employee relations matters.
• Commercial acumen and a proactive approach.

What You\'ll Love

This role offers the chance to join an award-winning and forward-thinking firm whose culture recognises that its people are fundamental to its success. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in a dynamic HR setting. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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