HR Business Partner (UK, Spain & Sweden) | Maternity Cover | Part-Time Options Available

Sierra Wireless; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced HR professional to support employee lifecycle activities across the UK, Spain, and Sweden. The candidate will manage HR data integrity, benefits administration, and coaching for managers through HR initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience and a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources. This hybrid role offers flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR department mainly on multi-functionality position.
• Knowledge of benefit practices.
• Experience in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a point of contact for HR-related queries.
• Assist in the recruitment process, including interviews.
• Manage visa extensions and exit processes.

Skills

Strong teamwork ethos

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

Location: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)

Job Summary

The role sits within the EMEA HR Team and reports to the Director, Human Resources EMEA. You will provide support across the entire employee lifecycle covering UK, Spain and Sweden. Key responsibilities related to onboarding, employee relations, visa and immigration, benefits, employee engagement as well as general HR administration in accordance with local regulations and group procedures. You are a proactive, communicative and organized professional with a strong and broad understanding of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

Note: Part-time options available at 80% capacity with a Monday-Thursday schedule, if preferred.

Responsibilities

General HR Support for UK, Sweden, Spain (70%):

• Act as a point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and managers across employee lifecycle topics.
• Proactive communication with employees regarding various HR initiatives.
• Coach and guide managers through organisational structure changes, employee relation topics and employee engagement actions.
• Assist in the recruitment process, including interviews and onboarding activities.
• Perform employee administration from joining date throughout termination day in compliance to local regulations, including visas, employment contracts and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure a consistent and timely payroll.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of HR policies and procedures in line with local employment laws.
• Collaborate with the global HR team to ensure consistent practices and adherence to company policies.
• Manage visa extensions for current employees as well as new hires. Timely communication of visa information shared with stakeholders (Talent Acquisitions and managers) to ensure compliance with UKVI requirements.
• Manage exit processes (voluntary and involuntary) by supporting both employee’s and line manager’s to ensure clarity, compliance and empathy.

Benefit Management (15%):

• Work with Global Benefits Manager and third party to ensure UK benefits remain competitive.
• Liaise with third party to manage benefit enquiries.
• Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and provide guidance on available programs. Work with Office Manager to ensure that employee benefit programs are administered with accuracy.

HR Data Management (15%):

• Ensure the constant accuracy and integrity of HR data.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports to support HR analytics and decision-making.
• Manage employee data, including personnel files, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
• Collaborate with IT and other relevant departments to streamline data processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in HR department mainly on Multi-functionality position.
• Knowledge of benefit practices.
• Strong teamwork ethos.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in flowing quality processes, continuous improvement approach
• Experience in an international environment
• Efficiently interact with different foreign cultures
• Capable of working effectively with remote colleagues

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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