My client is an international provider of software solutions using technology to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions. They are looking for a talented and experienced HR Business Partner to join their team. We are particulary interested in speaking to HR Professionals who work in the Tech Industry ideally partnering with the Tech team. Role overview: You will be responsible for supporting key stakeholders and designated client groups across the business to deliver HR solutions across the full employee lifecycle that meets the needs of the business with a specific focus on performance, engagement, wellbeing and diversity. Coaching and supporting mangers to effectively manage and develop their people in line with their business plans, by increasing capability and attracting, retaining and developing the best industry talent will also be key parts of your day to day role. This is a HR generalist role; however we are ideally looking to speak with HRBP's who have partnered with a Tech Team and understand all things Tech!! As a HRBP you will contribute to the delivery of the People strategy, HR calendar and team objectives to support the business in delivering the Company strategy and business objectives. Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Be a trusted HRBP to a designated client group with a specific focus on supporting Senior Managers and ManagersUnderstand the strategic and operational priorities of the business and have an active role in transformation discussions; to include providing lead support and advice in the implementation of organisational change projects ensuring that a consistent approach is maintained in areas such as workforce planning, roles changes, redundancies, TUPE transfers and office relocationsCreate and implement effective wellbeing, diversity and inclusion solutionsImprove employee engagement through effective use of available tools, constructive and regular feedback and pragmatic action planningProvide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees at all levels of the organisationIdentify and communicate career paths within designated client groups and to collaborate with L&D colleagues to create and implement relevant development plansManage and resolve (with the appropriate manager) all ER issues that may arise offering advice and guidance as appropriate, ensuring that all advice and guidance is accurate, balanced, and takes account of current employment legislation, the commercial requirements of the business, and best practice HRTake responsibility for identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and HR improvementsEnsure that there is a consistent employee experience across different client groups, companies and countriesUndertake regular succession planning and ensure that all talented employee have development plans and that that solutions exist for any skills gaps or challengesProvide colleagues in recruitment with annual recruitment and promotion plans for designated client groupEmbed performance culture, ensuring consistent approach to performance management and taking action to manage any underperformance at manager and employee levelUndertake regular calibration sessions with designated client group to ensure that performance management is fair and consistent across the companySupport reward activities by benchmarking all roles, supporting pay review, undertaking calibration and reviewing all pay review and bonus recommendationsCollaborate with L&D and Recruitment colleagues to define employee value proposition, improve brand recognition and embed mission statementProvide monthly MI and updates for the HRD on key people metrics, understand specific trends and issues, e.g. attrition, absence, demographic trends etc. and provide accurate MI, insight and recommendations to key stakeholders to enable fact based decision making and action What will you need to succeed? Demonstrated experience as a successful and effective HRBP both in UK and InternationallyStrong generalist HR knowledge to challenge and interpret policies and procedures and their implementation by management teams.Expert knowledge and practical implantation of UK employment law and some international lawExperience of implementing wellbeing, performance, diversity and engagement improvement programmesDemonstrable experience of independently managing complex employee relations issuesExcellent communication skills (written and verbal), ensuring that employee communications drives engagement across all levels.Strong stakeholder management experience with evidence of building and maintaining strong and effective relationships with the ability to influence decision making at all levels.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with HR colleagues and key stakeholdersExcellent time management skills and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects and ER cases simultaneouslyDemonstrable experience of working within a fast paced ever changing environmentEvidence of delivering change in complex and demanding environments, including project management skills.Passionate about providing an excellent HR generalist service to key stakeholdersStrong commercial focusDemonstrated commitment to continuous improvementStrong analytical skills with ability to assimilate information quickly and contribute to the commercial goals of the organisation.Evidence of facilitation and coaching skillsCIPD Qualification or relevant experience What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 305% pension after probationState of the art city centre officesAccess to a range of benefits via My Benefits WorldDiscounted city centre parkingFree eye care coverLife AssuranceCycle to Work SchemeEAP (Employee assistance programme)Monthly Company SocialsAccess to an extensive Learning and Development menu
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