HR Business Partner
As an HR Business Partner, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Management team across a diverse range of HR matters and employee relations activities. Your commitment to maintaining impeccable HR administration standards ensures efficiency and upholds confidentiality.
Offering a position with flexible hours ranging from 34 to 42.5 hours per week, salary up to £44,000 dependent on experience. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals residing in Colchester, Ipswich, Sudbury, and the surrounding areas.
Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:
- HR Administration:
- Execute all HR administrative tasks promptly and accurately (e.g., filing, letters, payroll, maternity, paternity, onboarding, offboarding).
- Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in the HR database and Time Management System.
- Administer core processes (Performance reviews, Talent Review, Engagement survey).
- Manage benefit schemes (Flexible benefit portal, BUPA, Cycle to work scheme).
- Handle Long Service Awards and employee engagement initiatives.
- Oversee company pension scheme administration.
- Provide regular HR data reporting for the European executive committee.
- Own the HR element of the SMETA audit.
- Be the first point of contact for employee queries.
- Develop and maintain an annual health and wellbeing calendar.
- Resourcing:
- Lead recruitment efforts for all employees, including advertising and participating in interviews.
- Employee Relations:
- Provide professional HR advice and support aligned with business goals.
- Assist Line Managers with ER matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence management).
- Champion the absence management process.
- Review and update HR policies .
- Coordinate with Occupational Health for compliance.
- Guide managers on people processes.
- Lead the annual pay review process and administer bonuses.
- Organisational Capability:
- Identify training needs and support employee development.
- Assist with competency reviews.
- Support Engineering Apprenticeship programs.
Experience Required:
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
- Broad HR Generalist skill set (recruitment, talent management, employee relations, performance management).
- Minimum of a CIPD Level 3 qualification working towards level 5 or equivalent with relevant experience or degree in relevant subject.
- Proven ability to work proactively, adapt to change, and manage a complex workload.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong PC skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Advanced Excel).
- Flexibility for 24/7 support if needed
- Logical thought process for effective problem-solving.