Company:
Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings:
1 Worker Type:
Permanent Position Overview:
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team at Hydraquip. In this key position, you’ll partner with leadership and employees across Hydraquip, offering comprehensive support in all aspects of Human Resources. Your main focus will be to drive success by focusing on crucial areas, including recruitment, retention, talent management, and engagement. If you’re passionate about adding value and making a measurable impact, we welcome you to apply and help shape the future of Hydraquip. Job Description:
Major Job Functions:
* Build trusted relationships with the leadership team to drive the delivery of People Plans and business-related projects. Activities include advice/support on employment matters, recruitment, employee experience, reward, performance management, and employee development.

* Lead recruitment activity for Hydraquip, from sourcing through to the issue of contracts of employment and onboarding. Assist in building talent pipelines across the organisation, leveraging skills as a ’talent broker’ to accelerate internal mobility and careers

* Through collaboration with internal stakeholders, establish and manage a training plan to ensure continuous development of employees. Work with both internal and external training providers

* Provide day-to-day guidance to the Administration team to ensure transactional-related HR processes are handled in a timely, legally compliant, fair, and consistent manner.

* Create, develop and implement HR policies and practices for Hydraquip with responsibility for continuous updates and monitoring. 

* Provide regular reporting on HR metrics, including voluntary turnover, headcount, sickness absence, vacancies, training, etc. Analyse and interpret data and metrics to develop recommendations and strategies to foster constructive employee relations and ensure the organisation’s approach to its employees is fair, respectful, and consistent.

Specific Skills:
* Strong relationship-building capabilities, cultivating strong and meaningful connections with stakeholders of all levels.

* Advanced collaborative and team-oriented approach, fostering a culture of cooperation within and across departments.

* Leadership skills – able to motivate a team, provide training, guidance and encourage career development.

* Strong influencing skills, demonstrated by the ability to effectively persuade and inspire stakeholders at various levels. Able to navigate diverse business areas with confidence and professionalism.

* Strong presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate department updates and goals.

* Ability to effectively manage workloads with conflicting priorities, with excellent organisational skills.

* Analytical skills, using data-driven insights to identify trends, anticipate organizational needs and recommend proactive HR solutions.

* Conflict resolution, with the ability to facilitate constructive dialogue, mediate disputes, and drive resolution strategies that align with organizational goals

* Strong and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

* Mentoring and coaching employees, fostering skills development, improving performance, and facilitating career growth.

* Independent and able to work with minimal direction.

Benefits:
In addition to 25 days holiday, a competitive salary, an annual bonus, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
* Private medical insurance

* Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

* Family-friendly policies to support working parents

* Support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first-aiders

* Employee wellbeing solutions

* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (UK)

* The opportunity to support your chosen charity via Give As You Earn.

* Length of service or recognition awards.

Knowledge:
* Deep employment law and employee relations knowledge.

* In-depth understanding of strategic workforce planning, aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals and anticipating future talent needs.

* Awareness of market and industry trends to enable anticipating and responding to changes that may impact the workforce and overall business operations.

Education & Experience:
* CIPD qualified (level 5 or above)

* At least 5 years of significant all-round experience in a progressive HR role

* Experience in recruitment processes, sourcing techniques and industry best practices

* Deep experience in casework management

* Design and delivery of training and/or awareness on employment matters to employees and people leaders

* Experience in project management and providing HR expertise to the business on specific projects

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed force