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Hybrid/Flexible working available - We can accommodate flexible working requests

This is a 32 hour contract for the fixed-term period of 12 months.

No matter where you are in your career – or where you want to be – we’re here to create a great place to work where you can grow, perform and be proud of what you do. At Cromwell, we’re all individuals, with unique backgrounds and personalities. But we have one thing in common: delivering exceptional service for our customers. And we do this through our purpose of Keeping Industry Working.

This role will report in to the Senior HR Business Partner, and partner with senior management within specified functional areas, to develop and implement effective people solutions aligned to business strategy and people plans.

Acting as the subject matter expert across HR and supporting in the design and delivery of strategic and operational priorities, in support of wider HR and organisational goals.

This role will support functional people leaders in achieving business goals to recruit, engage and develop top talent and build capabilities for short- and long-term business success

What will you do on a normal day?

Partnering directly with senior management teams within designated functional areas to support in the provision of high quality, effective HR generalist support

Partner with senior management and centres of expertise within HR to implement the people agenda and broader operational requirements, specifically supporting the entire employee life cycle through:

• Developing focused people plans aligned to strategic and operational priorities
• Working with management teams to identify key roles and build talent pipelines to enable succession.
• Support senior management in business decision making, problem solving and performance management
• Enable the development of high performing teams, through identifying development needs/ learning interventions in conjunction with Centres of Expertise.
• Support engagement and communication activity within the functions.
• Lead and execute change agendas (business/structural changes) as required
• Regularly generate and review people analytics and insights with managers and the HR Leadership team.
• Making recommendations and contribute to functional plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
• Identify and interpret any trends in the workforce that impact upon the delivery of goals.
• Lead in the manage high risk/ complex employee relations cases including TUPE
• Understand and challenge around workforce metrics to support the business and leaders
• Anticipating internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues and recommend improvements.
• Contributing to the management and maintenance of HR policies and processes for the business ensuring they are appropriately implemented, and managers are supported to effectively manage their teams.
• Provide expert technical guidance to stakeholders, managers and colleagues.
• Comply with the company’s Information Management system and all related policies, processes, procedures and applicable laws and regulations when handling Company data both electronic and paper. This includes all other Cromwell policies and procedures.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience as a HR Business Partner, HR Manager or generalist within a fast-paced environment
• CIPD level 7 qualified or relevant qualification within specialist area
• Proven generalist HR knowledge with experience of working with talent development, employee engagement, organisational design, performance management, workforce and succession planning.
• Previous experience of leading on change management and organisational design projects.
• Significant employee relations experience, having successfully managed with complex cases.
• Previous exposure to business planning and delivery of commercially focussed / KPIs.
• Ability to set the agenda and proactively manage / monitor delivery, balancing competing priorities
• Ability to be self-sufficient and make decisions independently, exercising sound judgement, high levels of integrity, and a willingness to take calculated risks
• A High level of influencing and coaching skills with exceptional stakeholder management
• Customer focus ethos
• Team player with collaborative approach
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
• Hybrid-working opportunities
• Annual Bonus
• Group Personal Pension
• Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to employee development plans
• 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
  
  

Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.

About Cromwell

Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.

We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.

Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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Leicester (Head Office)

65 Chartwell Drive, Wigston, Leics, UK, LE18 2FS

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• Location:
  
  

Leicester (Head Office)

• Working Hours per week:
  
  

32

• Contract Type:
  
  

Fixed Term Contract - Part Time

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Meet the recruiter

Michael Walker

MyHR@cromwell.co.uk

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Group Personal Pension

Company Funded Healthcare

Bonus Scheme

Cycle to Work

24/7 Wellbeing Support

Free Tea & Coffee

Discounted Cromwell Products

Retail & Leisure Discount Scheme

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