HR Business Partner

• Location: CPT730
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Group Employee Experience Partner to join our People & Learning Department. This role is crucial in supporting managers across the Group to achieve their business objectives by providing expert advice on a range of people-related issues. The main thrust of this role involves focusing on employee relations, absence management, and staff wellbeing. The successful candidate will be a custodian of our internal promise to staff, apprentices, workers, and volunteers, ensuring a positive and supportive work environment.

• Work closely with managers to address and resolve people management issues, helping them to become successful leaders.
• Focus on employee relations, effectively managing absence, and enhancing staff wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the Group Employee Experience Lead and other partners to deliver a comprehensive HR service.
• Advise on and support the implementation of People policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current employment law.
• Engage in networking opportunities, acting as an ambassador for our work both internally and externally.
• Provide guidance on contractual terms, organisational policies, and consult on changes such as TUPE, redundancy, and redeployment.
• Support the production of quarterly KPIs and participate in well-being and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using the HR system and liaise on system improvements to enhance functionality.
• Prioritise and plan workload to meet all deadlines and maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.

• Proven experience in HR, ideally within a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation including TUPE, Working Time Directive, The Equality Act, and the ACAS Code of Practice.
• Ability to coach, advise, and support managers and staff on a wide range of HR issues.
• Effective communication, consultation, and negotiation skills, capable of dealing with Unions and external agencies.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills, proficient in IT and Microsoft Office, with the ability to maintain accurate records and write reports.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the team and organisation.
• Possession of a driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance for work usage.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the well-being and development of our staff and volunteers.
• Continuous professional development and training to enhance your skills.