Junior HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (Senior HR Advisor)

• Location: Dartford (Regular travel to other sites required)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Salary: £38,000-£43,000pa

My client is seeking a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner to join the team. This role is based in Dartford and requires regular travel to other sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legislative, and procedural requirements, and will play a key role in managing and supporting our workforce.

Day to Day of the role:

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships, providing consultancy services to management and staff.
• Manage sickness and absence procedures, liaising with occupational health providers and assisting with health-related risk assessments.
• Handle family leave cases and flexible working requests.
• Manage individual employee relations cases, including disciplinaries, grievances, and capabilities.
• Support performance management processes and coach managers through these systems.
• Advise on pay, conditions of service, People policies, and employment law.
• Guide workforce planning and recruitment, ensuring the attraction of qualified candidates.
• Participate in the recruitment process, including interviews and implementing safer recruitment processes.
• Conduct People induction for new managers and oversee staff CPD information.
• Lead specific People projects and contribute to the development of People policies and procedures.
• Create and deliver training on People related matters.
• Produce management information reports and travel to other sites to maintain a high-profile People service.
• Represent the People department internally and externally, ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (Level 7 and Post Graduate Degree in a People related discipline desirable).
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and People practices.
• Experience within a People team at a similar level.
• Competency in operating and developing People information systems.
• Experience in supporting managers through various People processes.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office Packages.
• Ability to travel between sites with access to a vehicle during the working day.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a flexible approach to work.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Generous Pension.
• Generous annual leave/holiday
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

To apply for the HR Business Partner position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.