- Direct impact on people strategy at leadership level
- Join a fast-growing tech firm
About Our Client
Our client is a market leader in software solutions, primarily to the global oil and gas industries. Their cutting-edge tools support critical decision-making for leading global organisations by integrating complex data into powerful, easy-to-use models.
Following a period of sustained growth and transformation, they are now looking to appoint their first in-house HR hire.
Job Description
This is a standalone generalist position requiring a proactive, hands-on, operational HR Business Partner who is comfortable building HR, managing the full employee lifecycle and building the foundations from the ground up.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing end-to-end HR processes, including, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and performance management
- Implementing HR best practices, supported by a strong understanding of employment law
- Delivering impactful learning and development solutions to enhance skills, management capability and career growth across the organisation
- Leading employee relations, including conflict resolution, grievance handling, and creating a positive, compliant workplace culture as the business grows
- Coaching managers and providing pragmatic support on all ER matters
- Driving key HR initiatives such as talent management, employee development, performance management, and employee engagement
- Partnering with Finance on monthly payroll submissions
- Acting as the first point of contact for all HR queries, working closely with managers to offer guidance and support
- Supporting the company's evolving needs in line with its growth strategy, culture refresh, and the implementation of SageHR
The Successful Applicant
A successful 'HR Business Partner should have:
- A degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Proven experience in a standalone HR role, ideally in a fast-paced, growing business
- Excellent understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and effective people management, with a proactive approach
- Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Strong skills in communication, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving
- Deep knowledge of employment law, right to work, recruitment, and compliance
- Tech-savvy and proficient with tools like MS Office and HR systems (e.g. SageHR)
- Willing and able to work on-site 5 days a week in Guildford
What's on Offer
- 10% employer pension contribution
- 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity benefits
- Private medical, dental and life insurance
- Salary sacrifice benefits including gym membership, electric bikes, and workplace nursery schemes
*Please note, this role is working 5 days a week in the office in Guildford*