Are you a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating a great employee experience? We are looking for a HR Business Partner to join our HR team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to make a real impact in a fast-moving business.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic HR Planning:

• Collaborate with senior leaders to understand business objectives and workforce needs.
• Help to design and implement HR strategies to support business goals, including talent acquisition, leadership development, and employee engagement.
• Provide insights into HR metrics and trends to support decision-making.

Talent Management & Development:

• Partner with managers to identify recruitment needs and ensure that the right people are in the right roles.
• Drive initiatives for leadership development, succession planning, and career growth programs.
• Oversee employee performance management processes, including setting performance goals and supporting with reviews.
• Identify training needs within departments and work with the HR team to support needs and implement programs.
• Foster a continuous learning environment and encourage personal and professional growth opportunities.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Advise managers on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and employee concerns.
• Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and communication strategies.
• Work to resolve workplace conflicts and improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and industry standards.
• Address any legal or compliance-related concerns within the workforce, including handling investigations, disciplinary and grievance actions.

Change Management:

• Support organisational change efforts, including restructuring and new business integrations.
• Guide leaders and employees through transitions, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal disruption.

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition:

• Help to identify workforce needs and ensure that the organisation is attracting top talent.
• Analyse turnover data and identify trends to proactively address retention issues.
• Help develop programs for onboarding employees.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Use HR analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives and programs.
• Report on HR metrics such as turnover, retention, employee satisfaction, and performance at monthly review meetings with key stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years of HR experience with a focus on business partnership or strategic HR functions, preferably in a similar industry.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices in areas like employee relations, talent management, and organisational development.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation.
­Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
­Ability to influence and drive change across the organisation.
­Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse HR metrics and translate them into actionable insights.
­Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
­Driving license.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Leadership & Influence: Experience influencing and coaching senior leaders and managers.
• Emotional Intelligence: Strong self-awareness and empathy in dealing with employees at all levels.
• Adaptability: Ability to work in a dynamic, evolving business environment and handle change effectively.
• Collaboration: Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills across departments.

What We’re Offering

• Job type: Full time, 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday, open to considering alternative working patterns.
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum.
• Car allowance or Company Car.
• 20% annual bonus based on KPI’s.
• Employee Benefits Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Healthcare Cover.