Senior HR Business Partner

G's Group; Ely; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G's Group is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to influence business performance through people. You will partner with senior leaders to shape people strategies that drive organisational success and coach managers across ER, talent, and development.

Based primarily on-site with flexible home working, you will work with Centres of Excellence, lead strategic HR initiatives, and ensure compliant, high-performing people practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Strategic HR planning aligned with business goals.
• Guide managers on employee relations and positive work environment.
• Identify workforce needs and develop talent strategies including onboarding and development.
• Design and implement performance management programs and development plans.
• Lead organisational development and leadership development initiatives.
• Collaborate on compensation and benefits benchmarking and rewards.
• Support L&D in creating training initiatives and skills development.
• Ensure HR policies comply with labour laws and regulations.
• Drive employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation.
• Act as a change agent managing major change programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leaders to shape and deliver people strategies.
• Coach managers across HR domains and provide expert guidance.
• Partner with CoE to drive talent, development and engagement initiatives.
• Support performance, learning, and development programs across the business.
• Lead change management and organisational development activities.

Skills

Strategic HR planning

Employee relations

Talent management

Performance management

Organisational development

Compensation & benefits

Learning & development

Compliance & policy

Employee engagement

Change management

Job description

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives on influencing business performance through people? We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our People Team and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering people strategies that drive organisational success. Working closely with senior leaders and our Centres of Excellence, you'll act as a trusted advisor, coach and critical friend, providing expert HR guidance across a broad range of areas including organisational development, employee relations, talent management, change, engagement and performance. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by aligning people initiatives with business priorities and helping to create a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workforce.

Why join us?

In this influential role, you'll have the opportunity to partner with key stakeholders across the business, lead strategic people initiatives, and help shape the future of our organisation. If you're passionate about delivering commercial HR solutions, building strong relationships and driving positive change, we'd love to hear from you.

What you will be doing:

• Strategic HR Planning: Collaborate with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies and robust people plans that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Employee Relations: Collaborating where appropriate with the CoE expertise, work closely with the Head of ER to manage complex employee relations issues. Provide guidance to managers, and work to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Talent & Early Careers: Collaborate with CoE and managers to identify workforce needs and develop talent strategies including talent acquisition, talent management and early careers. Participate in the selection and onboarding of key employees, ensuring they fit the organisation's culture and goals.
• Performance Management: Assist in designing and implementing performance management programs, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and development plans. Support managers in coaching and improving employee performance.
• Organisational Development: Identify areas for organisational development and work with leadership to implement changes, such as restructuring, succession planning, and leadership development programs.
• Compensation and Benefits: Collaborate with the CoE to ensure competitive compensation and benefits packages that attract and retain top talent. Conduct benchmarking reviews and analysis to maintain market competitiveness.
• Learning and Development: Collaborating with L&D, support the creation and implementation of training and development initiatives to enhance employee skills and knowledge. Identify training needs and help design relevant programs.
• Compliance and Policy Development: In collaboration with CoE ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Employee Engagement & Wellbeing: Collaborating with CoE initiatives, monitor and enhance employee engagement through surveys, feedback mechanisms, and initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Change Management: Act as a change agent within the organisation, assisting in managing change initiatives and helping employees adapt to new processes or structures.

What you will bring:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Change management and adaptability.
• Confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Project management and organisational skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities

You’ll be primarily based on-site, while also supporting other locations as needed and enjoying flexibility for home working where appropriate.