HR Business Partner ( 3 month contract)

Dickson O'Brien Associates Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a HR Business Partner for a 3-month contract in Manchester. The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified and possess experience in employee relations, recruitment, and training development, particularly within a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include managing compliance with employment law, overseeing the recruitment process, and maintaining accurate HR records. Interviews are scheduled for late December with an expected start date around the end of the year.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified and experienced in HR practices.
• Ability to manage employee relations and recruitment processes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, preferably in the transport sector.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues.
• Oversee the recruitment process and manage onboarding programs.
• Identify training needs and develop relevant training initiatives.
• Manage performance reviews and address underperformance issues.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR records for all employees.

Skills

Employee Relations

Recruitment

Training & Development

Performance Management

Compliance with employment law

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Our Retained Client are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to start on a 3 month contract ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, offering guidance on disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management matters.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee/lead the recruitment process, including job advertising, competency based interviewing, IT setup, and deliver onboarding and induction programmes.
• Training & Development: Identify training needs and work with Managers to develop and deliver relevant training initiatives, particularly for management and staff.
• Performance Management: Manage performance reviews, appraisals, and the development of personal improvement plans. Work with Managers to address any underperformance issues, develop training and development plans, issue letters and warnings, and provide appropriate support.
• Compliance & Policy: Ensure compliance with UK employment law, health and safety regulations, and company policies, with a focus on transportation regulations, working hours, and driver-related issues.
• Oversee HR Administration: Maintain accurate records for all employees, including contracts, job descriptions, right to work, driving licences etc.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified , and used to working in a fast paced environment, ideally in the transport sector. The role is for 3 months but is likely to extend.

• This role will interview on the 22nd and 23rd of December to start on the 29th of December or the 5th of January. Candidates MUST be available to start on these dates. The role is onsite and is based in Astley.