- Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with the business.
- Develop HR solutions that enhance business performance by improving efficiency, effectiveness, and strategic planning.
- Drive talent and succession reviews, build succession plans, and help identify and nurture talent to meet future business needs.
- Support leaders in fostering an inclusive environment that maximises the contribution of all staff and promotes performance.
- Mentor and guide the HR Advisor in managing employee relations cases, providing guidance and opportunities for expertise development.
- Lead complex or high-risk employee relations cases, using sound commercial judgement to manage sensitive situations effectively.
- Collaborate with external legal teams (as needed) to handle high-risk tribunals and ACAS conciliations.
- Advise and support the business on organisational change, large-scale transformations, and restructuring activities to ensure robust plans.
- Drive the implementation and adoption of core HR processes within the business, acting as a liaison between the business and HR services.
- Monitor HR service levels and foster relationships to ensure continuous improvement and regular reviews of customer needs.
- Ensure the adoption and consistent application of HR calendar events such as pay reviews, bonus entitlements, and survey results.
- Lead and support the implementation of HR projects within the business.
- Level 7 CIPD qualified (or equivalent knowledge gained through demonstrable experience).
- Proven track record as an HR generalist with exceptional business partnering experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of HR management aspects, including resourcing, talent management, succession planning, change management, and employee relations.
- Demonstrated success in implementing HR interventions that contribute to the bottom line.
- Up-to-date knowledge of practical HR principles, practices, and current employment legislation.
- Experience supporting large and/or complex organisational changes, including restructuring, redundancies, and TUPE transfers.
- Desirable: Experience within a national construction/engineering organisation.