Senior People Partner

Robert Half Office Team are currently recruiting for a Interim Senior People Partner near Fenchurch Street for a 6 month contract.

Role Overview:

The role of a Senior People Partner for the EMEA region is crucial in shaping and executing people strategies and ensuring alignment with overall objectives. You will be working closely with managers, leaders, and employees across the organization, providing comprehensive guidance on all HR matters. You will need to be versatile to focus on onboarding, employee relations, payroll and benefits administration, HR operations, compliance, talent acquisition, talent management, and employee engagement for your region.

Main Responsibilities

Onboarding:

• You will be responsible for the onboarding and orientation activities for new employees, including the preparation of onboarding materials and completion of necessary paperwork.

Employee Relations:

• You will be the primary contact person for employee and manager inquiries and concerns and will offer guidance and support on matters such as performance improvement, conflict resolution, and adherence to company policies and procedures.

• You will partner with the right parties to resolve employee relations issues, including conflicts, grievances, and performance concerns.

• You will conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Payroll Support:

• You will support the payroll process, including timekeeping, payroll input to payroll vendor, working with payroll team and vendor on local requirements, where needed, and resolving payroll inquiries for your region.

Benefits & Administration:

• You will support employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries.

• You will partner with benefits providers to ensure timely and accurate administration of benefits plans.

Compliance to Labor Laws, HR Policies, and Procedures:

• You will ensure that the organization remains compliant with relevant employment laws and regulations to help mitigate legal risks.

• You will support in maintaining compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

• You will ensure that employees understand company policies and procedures and provide guidance on how to interpret and apply them.

• You will assist in the development, communication, and implementation of HR policies and procedures and employee handbooks.

• You will conduct audits when necessary to ensure compliance and will be the employees' first point of contact to answer any queries pertaining to the policies and procedures.

• You will stay updated on HR trends, best practices, and employment laws to ensure compliance and provide valuable input to HR strategies

Talent :

• You will partner with the OD Director to design, develop, and implement talent management initiatives, including performance management, succession planning, and employee learning development initiatives.

• You will partner with the talent acquisition team to drive the recruitment and selection process for your region.

• You will collaborate with other functions and managers to actively enhance employee engagement and morale in the organization through various initiatives such as employee surveys, recognition programs, team-building activities.

• You will assist in the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills and capabilities.

• You will collaborate with managers to identify opportunities for career development and advancement.

HR Operations/Employee Records:

• You will maintain and update employee records, including personal information, benefits, attendance, performance evaluations, etc.

• You will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of employee data and files.

Other Tasks:

• You will respond timely and effectively to HR-related tickets and inquiries from employees, providing quick resolution and exceptional customer service.

• You will create HR metrics reports, prepare HR-related presentations, assist leaders with HR-related reporting.

• You will perform other duties as assigned to support overall HR strategies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an HR role, preferably with international exposure.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field.
• Experience working in a people or HR role in the EMEA region is an advantage.
• Strong skills in Microsoft 365 with emphasis on PowerPoint and Excel skills; ability to create presentations, conduct data analytics, leveraging pivot tables
• Critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess downstream impacts of decisions.
• Self-driven, with the willingness to take the initiative to build and design HR-related programs and solutions.
• Strong organizational time management skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all HR-related tasks.
• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-focused, with strong relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

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