Job Information

Cameron James Professional Recruitment are working with a public sector organisation who are looking to Appoint a HR Business Partner for an initial 6 month FTC. The HRBP will support the HR Manager in the delivery of a pro-active and customer-focused Human Resources function across the organisation to facilitate the achievement of business objectives and to drive forward organisational performance.

The role holder will have responsibility for the organisations payroll function and software, including monthly and year-end close down. The role holder will also have responsibility for the administration of pension schemes and implementing pay reviews and awards. The role holder will oversee the administration of all employee benefits and will review them and make recommendations to the HR Manager, as necessary.

In addition, the role will have a strong focus on supporting managers and Directors on a range of complex HR issues including ER issues, OD, change, TUPE, legal advice, HR policies and procedures etc. The role holder will be required to a full HR Generalist and will be required to provide additional support outside of the lead responsibilities i.e. on systems and support, payroll and benefits and recruitment.

Responsibilities
• Partner with managers and key business stakeholders in order to understand current and future needs of the business and proactively provide them with relevant advice and information to inform their decision making.
• Support and advise managers and Directors on a range of diverse and complex employee relations issues.
• Provide specific technical advice on change management and OD issues, particularly where restructures and TUPE transfers may be involved.
• Oversee the monthly and year end payroll processes, maintaining monthly payroll records, in conjunction with the HR Manager
• Work with managers and Directors to ensure that decision-making on pay and reward is consistent and in line with the pay and benefits policy.
• Manage all aspects of the employee benefits programme, including liaising with the benefits broker and benefits providers, scheme design and development, and project management.
• Through close collaboration with managers and Directors ensure that everyone’s L&D needs are identified and met.
• Lead the talent management processes within the business and ensure there is effective succession planning.
• Ensure excellent induction for all new colleagues.
• In collaboration with other members of the HR Team provide an efficient, effective customer-focused, business-facing service, consistent with policy and procedures and UK employment legislation.
• Produce reports as required on employment matters for management teams, Directors, Boards and other customers to inform about Human Resources issues, key performance issues, indicators and proposed changes to policy.
• Conduct SHL ability testing on candidates and provide analysis and feedback of results to candidates and recruiting panel.
• Participate as a selection panel member as and when required
• Ensure that the recruitment procedure is followed and recruiting managers and applicants receive excellent customer service.
• Work with managers at a strategic level to support the overall resourcing requirements of departments and facilitate the identification, recruitment and retention of high calibre people.

Person Specification:
• CIPD
• Significant experience of working in a busy generalist Human Resources role with competing priorities.
• Significant experience of working with managers and Directors on performance management, employee relations, resourcing and staff/management development issues.
• Experience of working in the private and not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience of coaching and supporting managers and Directors to resolve complex employee relations cases.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of policies and employment law.
• Experience of advising and supporting a diverse range of staff at all levels from non-office based staff to professional office-based staff.
• Experience of delivering training on HR processes and policies.
• Experience of maintaining and developing excellent HR systems and processes.
• Strong hands-on experience of managing an HRIS and the monthly and year end payroll from start to finish.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Ability to work with and influence people at all levels within the organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Experience of using various HRIS systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment.
• Good understanding of UK employment law.
• A ‘can do’ approach, focused on finding solutions to complex problems.
• A proactive and flexible approach to problem solving, making suggestions and generating new ideas to improve levels of performance.
• Comfortable with working with complexity and ambiguity.
• An excellent understanding of risk management.