HR Business Partner

South Lakes Housing; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Company car

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

South Lakes Housing is recruiting an HR Business Partner to support the business across multiple sites with a focus on strategic people initiatives. The role operates from a Manchester area office and requires occasional travel to other sites across the UK and Ireland as necessary.

You will partner with leaders to drive organisational change, optimise the employee lifecycle, and lead talent management, engagement and performance processes.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or above is required.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and employee lifecycle.
• Proven ability to work strategically with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management to shape business strategy.
• Lead organisational change initiatives and employee engagement.
• Manage talent acquisition, development and retention across sites.
• Serve as liaison for employees and managers on HR issues.
• Interpret engagement data and advise leaders accordingly.
• Oversee performance management and objective setting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial mindset

Project management

HR knowledge

Employee lifecycle

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Professionalism

Organisation

Education

CIPD Level 5 or above

Job description

Paying up to £50,000 + Company Car + Benefits - This highly successful and expanding manufacturing group with a head office based in South Manchester are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their expanding HR team and wider business. With multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, as HR Business Partner you will be expected to travel to other sites as and when required.

This is a great job opportunity for an ambitious and eager HR professional that is looking to work within a business that supports professional development and encourages collaboration. The company is going through a period of change; therefore, you will be directly involved in organisation and cultural change management.

This is a permanent office-based HR Business Partner job opportunity working Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm (37.5 hrs p/w), however there can be some flexibility with the start and finish times.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Head of HR, as HR Business Partner you will be a visible presence within the wider business.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with the senior management team to formulate and execute business strategies
• Directing and facilitating organisational change initiatives
• Managing talent acquisition, development, and retention
• Serving as the primary liaison for employees and managers, addressing complex HR issues with sensitivity and expertise
• Supporting leaders in interpreting and acting upon employee engagement data
• Administering performance appraisal systems, setting clear objectives, and aiding managers in addressing performance-related matters
• Using HR analytics to make informed strategic decisions, spotting trends and advising on enhancements and efficiencies
• Utilising HR metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of HR programs
• Identifying and addressing training requirements across the organisation, including executive coaching
• Providing targeted feedback to the senior leadership team
• Engaging in multi-departmental projects, promoting collaborative solutions
• Being an employee champion

THE PERSON

The ideal HR Business Partner will be CIPD Level 5 or above. This role will suit an experienced HR Business Partner that is looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious HR Advisor that is looking to take the next step in their professional career.

Skills required:

• Strategic thinking
• A commercial approach
• The ability to manage multiple projects
• A comprehensive knowledge of HR and HR practices
• An in-depth knowledge of the employee lifecycle
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• A passion for on-going self-development
• Highly organised and able to prioritise

THE BENEFITS

• On-going professional development
• 25 days holiday + the bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Company car
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work here in the UK, who do not require sponsorship