HR Buisness Partner

HR Business Partner

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Management team across a diverse range of HR matters and employee relations activities. Your commitment to maintaining impeccable HR administration standards ensures efficiency and upholds confidentiality.

Offering a position with flexible hours ranging from 34 to 42.5 hours per week, salary up to £44,000 dependent on experience. This opportunity is well-suited for individuals residing in Colchester, Ipswich, Sudbury, and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities of the HR Business Partner:

1. HR Administration:
   • Execute all HR administrative tasks promptly and accurately (e.g., filing, letters, payroll, maternity, paternity, onboarding, offboarding).
   • Maintain data integrity and confidentiality in the HR database and Time Management System.
   • Administer core processes (Performance reviews, Talent Review, Engagement survey).
   • Manage benefit schemes (Flexible benefit portal, BUPA, Cycle to work scheme).
   • Handle Long Service Awards and employee engagement initiatives.
   • Oversee company pension scheme administration.
   • Provide regular HR data reporting for the European executive committee.
   • Own the HR element of the SMETA audit.
   • Be the first point of contact for employee queries.
   • Develop and maintain an annual health and wellbeing calendar.
2. Resourcing:
   • Lead recruitment efforts for all employees, including advertising and participating in interviews.
3. Employee Relations:
   • Provide professional HR advice and support aligned with business goals.
   • Assist Line Managers with ER matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence management).
   • Champion the absence management process.
   • Review and update HR policies .
   • Coordinate with Occupational Health for compliance.
   • Guide managers on people processes.
   • Lead the annual pay review process and administer bonuses.
4. Organisational Capability:
   • Identify training needs and support employee development.
   • Assist with competency reviews.
   • Support Engineering Apprenticeship programs.

Experience Required:

• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Broad HR Generalist skill set (recruitment, talent management, employee relations, performance management).
• Minimum of a CIPD Level 3 qualification working towards level 5 or equivalent with relevant experience or degree in relevant subject.
• Proven ability to work proactively, adapt to change, and manage a complex workload.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Experience working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong PC skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Advanced Excel).
• Flexibility for 24/7 support if needed
• Logical thought process for effective problem-solving.