Kenilworth CV8, UK
Job Description
We are a HR Consultancy that provides support to businesses to manage their HR needs from development of contracts and employee handbooks to management of employee issues and staff training. We support businesses to recruit the right people, support their development and ensure they perform to the best of their ability.
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. The successful candidate will provide practical, supportive and strategic HR advice in line with current employment legislation and best practice.
You will
Manage a portfolio of clients undertaking all HR casework.
Provide clear, accurate, generalist advice to all levels within clients' organisational structure.
Drive continuous improvement by suggesting and implementing HR initiatives that support our clients in achieving their company goals.
Influence positive outcomes by developing successful outcomes and maintaining effective client relationships.
This position requires a proactive individual with strong communication skills and a solid understanding of HR practices and systems.
Duties
1. Act as a leading HR consultant and main point of contact for clients on HR queries via email, phone and meetings.
2. Proactively build and maintain supportive client, internal and partnership relationships, communicating promptly and professionally.
3. Provide a fully outsourced HR service for assigned clients including managing recruitment, onboarding, probation, induction, sickness, leavers and other processes.
4. Provide support to the HR Manager, deputising when needed.
5. Provide support and guidance to other members of the team where needed.
6. Deliver tailored and strategic support, understanding each clients’ business context, and, for retainer clients in particular, anticipating upcoming challenges and identify opportunities for added support and alignment with their business goals.
7. Act as the lead on complex employee relations issues such as disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance and without prejudice/settlement processes.
8. Develop, review and issue contracts in line with individual client needs, current employment legislation and best practice.
9. Develop and review of handbooks and policies, tailoring them to reflect each clients’ unique culture and needs, making amendments, identifying questions and proofreading to ensure accuracy.
10. Plan, lead and deliver on HR projects, such as employee engagement or other surveys and benchmarking, as required.
11. Create and implement tailored HR processes for clients, including drafting supporting documentation, letters and templates.
12. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for clients, such as the research and writing of job advertisements and information packs, placing advertisements, shortlisting, developing interview questions, arranging and attending interviews, writing up interview reports and managing candidates throughout, delegating administrative tasks to the team where appropriate.
13. Manage, maintain and keep up to date client HR systems as needed, such as Breathe HR, providing guidance for clients and identifying opportunities for processes to be embedded.
14. Ensure that all folders and documents are updated and organised in our internal folders and stay compliant with GDPR.
15. Keep up to date with employment law changes and HR best practices, apply relevant updates in client work, think ahead about how any changes might affect your clients and ensure the team is informed.
16. Create and circulate employment law updates, blogs, and newsletters as required.
17. Plan, develop and deliver training courses/workshops for our clients as needed.
18. Actively contribute to internal projects and objectives to support our growth.
19. Represent the business in external networking events or new client meetings.
Qualifications
Working towards or completed CIPD Level 7 qualification.
5 years’ plus experience in a HR or similar role.
Experience providing effective HR advice and support at a high level.
A solid understanding of employment law and best practices in human resources management.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in HR processes.
If you are passionate about human resources and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Human Resources Business Partner.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Free parking
On-site parking
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kenilworth CV8 1JJ