£300/day
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Temporary, Variable

HR Business Partner

Posted by Reed.

Reed HR are supporting a global organisation, that specialises in providing health and employment services, to recruit 2x HRBP's on a 3-month interim (potential to be longer) basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The role of HRBP is to support the business and be a trusted partner with key stakeholders. The HRBP will support the operational business and work closely with the senior Operations leadership Team and operational managers to drive improvement in manager capability and the delivery of key people metrics which support the overall business objectives.

The role will work closely with our HR Advisory partner & legal partner to drive consistency and ensure ER cases are effectively managed. Key objectives of the role are to drive improvement in manager capability, reduction in absence and attrition and improvement in case duration. The HRBP will work closely with centralised HR functions - Policy and Projects, Recruitment, T&D, Engagement, Compensation and Benefits and HRBP colleagues in other divisions.

  • Deliver a consistent approach to HR matters across the business
  • Lead and manage complex ER cases, early conciliation and tribunal process
  • Have a real curiosity and desire to understand the business to formulate plans to ensure the HR function effectively supports the operational objectives in driving improvements in engagement, absence and attrition
  • Work with external stakeholders to share progress on key projects and workstreams
  • Share best practice and learnings with internal stakeholders to enhance HR knowledge across the business
  • Accountable for ensuring HR process delivered and time scales are adhered to and complied with - performance management process, pay review process, annual leave carryover etc.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to implement and drive business initiatives
  • Identify and develop succession planning and talent within the business
  • Lead on key organisational change projects

Qualifications/Experience

  • CIPD qualified
  • Ability to travel, car owner
  • Operated at a similar level in a multisite business
  • Excellent working knowledge of employment legislation
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and HR Systems
  • Ability to project manage
  • Strong analytical skills - ability to analyse, interpret & present data