Assistant HR Business Partner

We are seeking an Assistant Human Resources Business Partner either on a permanent or fixed term contract.  This role is full time.  There would be a requirement to be on site 1-2 days per week, with probably more presence whilst building relationships with the stakeholders. 

You would be working in a very supportive team, but the role is also very autonomous, attending various other meetings as the key HR representative, promoting priorities.  Whilst case work is an element of the role, we are also looking for someone who understands the wider KPI’s, can draw on these to help managers understand their business and look at improvements/planning etc.  This also means the role is very busy and varied, particularly with such a large department of 2900 employees.

Working closely with to support the HR Business Partner (HRBP) and Divisional Managers in the implementation of HR Strategy

To take a lead role and represent as required to ensure local delivery in relation to national, regional and local planning requirements/ systems and associated performance monitoring arrangements.

To provide the Division with HR support in complying with the governance arrangements

To be involved in and lead project and working groups as needed engaging with Trade Union colleagues, for example TUPE and other change programmes

 To work closely with the Central HR team to ensure appropriate HR support for the division

To provide guidance to Divisions and Departments and advise and monitor on the application of procedures for complex discipline, grievance, conditions of service, management of sickness, capability, recruitment and selection of staff, equal opportunities and employment law, encouraging a culture of delivery through empowering managers to “know their staff”

Provide support and guidance in the management of complex employee relation cases taking into account best practice in relation to latest case law

To participate in the identification of training and development needs within the Divisions and Departments and the choice, and decision and creation of training solutions

To provide training solutions in relation to HR policies and issues

To promote the effective planning and utilisation of staffing resources within Divisions and Directorates, including reviews of structures, skill mix, etc.

To produce and review Policies and guidelines in the light of changes in employment law and good practice

Under the guidance of the HRBP, support the Division with workforce planning and recruitment and retention initiatives.

For more information about the client or the role please do call the Norwich office of Reed and ask for Andrea Makings or Maxine Ettridge

Please also request Andrea or Maxine on Linkedin