Human Resources Business Partner

The Role:

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Business Partner to join us in a broad role that offers opportunity for growth and progression. Working closely with the Business & Operations Director and our external HR Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting senior leaders, managers and employees while helping to shape and strengthen our people, practices, and culture.

This role is ideal for a CIPD Level 5 (or above) HR professional who enjoys building relationships, being a trusted first point of contact for staff, and contributing across a range of HR activities.

While the position is at Advisor level, we are looking for someone with the capability, ambition, and leadership potential to develop into a more senior HR advisor role within the business over time.

Job Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Business & Operations Director and HR Consultant.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR initiatives that support business goals.
• Provide guidance and support to senior leaders and managers on people-related matters.
• Proactively work with the Business & Operations Director to identify training requirements, training programmes, and development needs across the business.
• Manage employee training including agreement on training plans with employees, time off, and follow ups
• Support workforce planning and recruitment by identifying resource and skills requirements with the Business & Operations Director.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures remain up to date and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Work with Business and Operations Director & HR Consultant on the resolution of any employee relations issues
• Establish and maintain a strong internal communication system (company news, people developments, updates, legislative changes, etc)
• Identify opportunities to improve the HRIS and support the implementation of new features and improvements.

Job Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for employees on HR and employee relations queries.
• Provide day-to-day HR support and guidance to staff across the business.
• Prepare and manage employment documentation, including contracts, letters, and other employee correspondence.
• Escalate HR or employee relations matters to the Business & Operations Director and HR Consultant where required.
• Work closely with managers and employees to support performance management and general people matters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and maintain the HRIS, ensuring employee information is accurate and current.
• Work closely with payroll to ensure employee data and payroll information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Support the Talent Business Partner with recruitment activities, including interviews and the interview process.
• Work with Talent Business Partner on the onboarding process, ensuring probation period processes are followed once the employee has joined.
• Coordinate offboarding processes with managers, IT, and the Business & Operations Director.
• Maintain records relating to risk assessments, first aid, and fire safety compliance.

About You

• A minimum of CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years or more experience in a similar position within a small/mid-size growing business
• A desire to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility over time.
• Good knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practice
• Strong experience with HRIS and Microsoft 365 (including SharePoint) systems
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish trust across all levels of the business.
• Someone who wants to take on responsibility, is pro-active, and able to work autonomously in line with business strategy and direction.
• Confident in using your initiative, but able to ask for guidance and support where required
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills