HR Business Partner

• Annual Salary: Up to £45,000pa
• Location: Dartford, Kent (with travel to other sites)
• Job Type: Full-time

REED HR have partnered with a company in Keent who are seeking a HR Business Partner to provide a professional, efficient, and effective service to all levels of staff within the organisation. This role is based in Dartford, Kent with some travel to other sites. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and procedural requirements.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships, providing consultancy services to management and staff, identifying and resolving specific People issues.
• Proactively manage sickness and absence procedures, liaising with occupational health providers and assisting with health-related risk assessments.
• Manage family leave cases, including flexible working requests, and handle individual employee relations cases related to disciplinaries, grievances, and capabilities.
• Support the development and maintenance of a performance management culture, coaching managers through performance management processes.
• Provide advice on pay, conditions of service, People policies, and employment law.
• Guide workforce planning and recruitment, ensuring innovative solutions for hard-to-fill posts.
• Participate in the recruitment process, ensuring compliance with Safer Recruitment processes.
• Conduct People-related induction for new managers and oversee the preparation of employment contracts and variations.
• Contribute to the development of People policies and procedures, ensuring they utilize current technology to deliver an efficient service.
• Create and deliver training on People-related matters to develop competent managers.
• Travel to other sites to maintain a high-profile People service.
• Represent the People department internally and externally, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies.

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 desirable).
• Post Graduate Degree in an HR/People-related discipline is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of employment legislation and People practices.
• Significant experience in a similar People role within an HR team.
• Experience in managing HR information systems and supporting managers through various People processes.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel between sites as required.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic environment.
• Comprehensive support for professional development.
• Involvement in a wide range of People-related projects and initiatives.

To apply for the HR Business Partner position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.