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HR and Recruitment Specialist

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for a day
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • We are seeking an HR Specialist with over 3 years of experience in employee relations and recruitment to transition into an HR Business Partner role.
  • The candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with business leaders while managing complex employee issues.
  • A CIPD qualification at level 5 or above is preferred, along with up-to-date knowledge of HR processes and employment law.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and bonus, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, private health insurance, and a pension scheme.
  • Candidates must demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively.

We are looking for a proactive, engaging individual who is in a current HR Specialist role with a high level of ER and recruitment experience, looking to take the next step into a HR Business Partner position. The ideal candidate will be passionate, forward thinking and have a continuous improvement mindset

RESPONSIBILIES

  • Develop strong commercial relationships with business leaders. 
  • Able to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, following due process providing guidance where appropriate for Mayflex, and when needed Routeco and Sonepar UK
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of associates. 
  • Provide performance management guidance to management.
  • Provide guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
  • Identify training needs with the sales and commercial teams ensuring that any training provided adds value. 
  • Work with management to support recruitment needs, be proactive recruitment in sourcing candidates reducing time to hire and ensuring the recruitment through to end of induction is seamless and engaging.
  • Ensure recruitment processes are followed and contract terms for new hires and promotions in line with company reward guidelines.
  • Ensure that that any strategies developed within the People Pillar framework becomes embedded within the opco. 
  • Drive People initiatives, i.e DE&I, sustainability, wellbeing, development etc through relationships with business leaders. 
  • Where OpCos operate outside the UK, ensure Company compliance with local country regulations.
  • In line with People KPI’s on retention ensure that exit and stay interviews are undertaken to provide data and insight to trends. 
  • Ensure that line management works in line with our values to ensure that our supportive culture is maintained, and we put ‘people first’. 
  • Assist with Projects and administration where needed

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO US? 

  • Ideally CIPD qualified, preferably level 5 or above
  • Engaging interpersonal and communication skills, ability and confidence to communicate at all levels of the business. 
  • Skills in relationship building, influencing, and negotiating are essential
  • Up-to-date knowledge of HR processes, employment law fundamentals, and recent developments
  • 3+ years experience in overseeing high level ER: including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and appeal procedures
  • 3+ years experience in dealing with challenging individuals
  • 3+ years experience in end to end recruitment 
  • Able to manage time and the demands of numerous tasks effectively
  • Patient and with the ability to remain calm - firm but fair
  • A natural influencer who is down to earth, open, energetic, and enthusiastic

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

  • A competitive salary and bonus 
  • 25 days holiday a year with the ability to flex up to 5 days? 
  • Private Health Insurance
  • You will also have the option of a healthcare cash plan and group life assurance
  • Auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, 4% employee, ?5% employer contributions 
  • Volunteering scheme  
  • Sonepar Share Scheme
  • Employee Discounts Portal 
  • Payroll Giving options with Company Contributions
  • Bike to work Scheme
  • Regular appraisals and development plan 
  • Continuous online and instructor led training & development.
  • Wellbeing support including App and Hub
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.