Reed HR is delighted to exclusively support our client one of Northern Ireland's award-winning companies who are experiencing excellent growth across UK and Ireland.
As they continue to grow, they are seeking to recruit an experienced HR Business Partner for a newly created post, to lead the HR function, contribute to the strategic & operational plans & be main point of contact for all HR across the business
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated & driven professional with strong HR experience & people skills
Reporting to the Managing Director you will work closely with senior management & all departments to add value & support continued growth for a company who puts people at the heart of their business
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the creation & design of the HR strategy & people plan
- Provide a clear plan of action to implement the HR strategy, driving HR initiatives & delivering HR solutions to support business growth
- Collaborate with all departments, foster a positive work culture while optimising HR practices to deliver business objectives
- Review, update & implement HR policies & procedures in line with legislation, best practice & company values
- Review HR processes, suggesting changes to improve efficiency & consistency ensuring best practice is deployed
- Provide HR advice & support on the implementation & interpretation of HR policies, procedures & employment legislation
- Partner with managers to understand & resolve workplace issues, reduce risk & ensure regulatory compliance
- Support & upskill Managers on performance management & the effective delivery of the yearly appraisal cycle
- Lead & manage end to end recruitment & selection ensuring best practice is adhered to on advertising, interviews, selection, fair employment & reporting to the Equality Commission
- Lead & support Managers on induction, onboarding & managing the probationary period ensuring accurate administration, documentation & processes are in place
- Lead & advise on employee relations issues including investigations, disciplinary, grievances & appeals
- Support training & development of managers & employees ensuring personal development plans are implemented
- Design & deliver in-house training on HR policies & procedures in line with current & updated legislation
- Manage & monitor sickness absence & guide managers on appropriate actions
- Drive Employee Engagement, Company surveys & Health & Well Being activity
- Provide comprehensive HR reporting for senior management meetings
- Manage administration of company benefits & renewals
- Complete HR audits & undertake any necessary HR administration to ensure effective & efficient processes are in place & the in-house HR system is maximised
The Person
- At least 5 years' experience in a HR Generalist role & people management experience
- Strong up to date & knowledge of employment legislation
- Experience of creating, reviewing & updating policies in line with employment legislation & best practice
- Knowledge of Data Protection & GDPR
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Experience of using computerised in-house HR systems
- Full Clean Driving License & access to use of a car or can meet the travel requirements of the post
- CIPD qualified Level 5 or above (preferred)
The Package
An attractive salary & benefits package
Generous annual leave, Sickness benefits
Employee initiatives & Free parking
Excellent working environment