HR Business Partner

We are currently working in partnership with well-established charity based in Northamptonshire, who are recruiting for a HR Business Partner on a 12-month FTC basis. The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go permanent in the new year. The salary range for this role is £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.

The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified and/or have significant demonstrable working in HR and have strong and up-to-date knowledge of HR legislation.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Working in collaboration with the Head of HR to provide HR expertise and advice to managers and employees, and coach managers to support individual and team performance
• Partnering with teams and managers to proactively identify opportunities to resolve people challenges and deliver innovative solutions
• Providing professional and effective support and guidance on change management including redundancy, restructuring, TUPE, mergers etc.
• Effectively managing employee relations matters including absence, capability, disciplinary, and grievance resolution, and escalate to the Head of HR where required
• Supporting the development and implementation of a comprehensive and accessible range of policies and procedures that are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and in line with the values of the Association
• Working in collaboration with the Learning & Development team on matters including training, career development, talent management, and succession planning
• Supporting with providing effective onboarding and induction processes

Skills, knowledge and experience required:

• CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusivity, and able to work collaboratively with the EDI Manager
• Takes a coaching style approach with an ability to think creatively in a solutions focused way
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), as well as facilitation and influencing skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Rewards and Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Health cash plan, holiday buy/sell
• Pension contribution scheme

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5.30pm (flex)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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