Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic Arts charity that are seeking a People Partner that has extensive experience within HR Generalist roles.
As the People Partner you will have the opportunity to have involvement in the day-day recruitment, managing the central mailbox and responding to queries accordingly, involvement in projects relating to recruitment, HR systems and overall being a main point of contact within the HR team.
Job Title: People Partner
Organisation: Arts Charity
Salary: £200-£250/day
Contract: Temporary, ongoing.
Location: London (Hybrid) - 3x days in office/week.
Responsible To: People Manager
Closing Date: Friday 12th of July
Required: CV
Responsibilities:
- Managing the mailbox and implementing new ideas to improve HR system.
- Ensure all documents are uploaded in the correct form.
- Create, develop and deliver processes, initiatives and projects to achieve objectives
- Support, coach and give advice to line managers
- Conduct investigations, grievance, disciplinary and complaints procedures
- Focus on the employee experience and enhancing process for future, current colleagues
- Find and develop talent; encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and embracing a diversity of life experiences
- Collaborate and work across departments and contribute to cross departmental project steering groups
- Create and maintain documentation and reports; ensuring operations and decisions are clear and transparent
- Use insights, data and metr ics to measure and to support decisions.
- Possess experience of strong, up to date understanding of employment law to make appropriate recommendations.
- Contribute to the development of a positive candidate and colleague experience. Delivering a transparent and inclusive recruitment and onboarding process. Including sourcing, shortlisting, interviewing and induction
- Identify learning needs. Assist with training delivery and culture of learning, including performance review processes
Skills/Experience Required:
- Ability to communicate effectively, using verbal and/or non-verbal as appropriate
- Knowledge and application of employment law and best practice, including an awareness of diversity and inclusion
- Effective client management/relationship management skills
- Experience using HR information systems e.g. People XD, with ability to track, analyse and maintain data
- Ability to create reports and present information in a clear way
- Experience advising on people management matters, conducting investigations, grievance and disciplinary procedures.
- Integrity and confidentiality dealing with information.
- Emotional intelligence (EQ) with commitment to social inclusion
- Ability to work autonomously and make decisions.
- Experience of managing projects; including planning, scheduling, delivery and evaluation
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Able to demonstrate an open mindset and deep curiosity about others, listen without judgment, and seek with empathy to understand those around them
If you are ready to make a significant impact within the People team and be apart of a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Please apply today or contact Leah Mikkides at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, .
Due to the fast pace nature of this process, please do apply ASAP as interviews will be held on Monday the 15th/Tuesday the 16th of July.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.