HR Business Partner

Your new company
It is a global solutions provider with sites across the UK and Ireland. They have appointed Hays to recruit a HR Business Partner to join their company. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Your new role
As HR Business Partner, you will be responsible for the management of human resource-related issues and act as a strategic business partner, change agent, employee champion and HR process/policy expert to support business strategy and objectives. As HR Business Partner, you will be the main point of contact for the employees and managers in the business unit and a strategic partner to assigned business. You will identify HR needs required by the business and develop executive HR strategies to support the business strategy. You will identify team development gaps and facilitate team development activities to improve collaboration and team performance.

As HR Business Partner, you will assess the organisational needs of the business units and work with the business leaders to change and improve the organisational structure, process, systems, rewards necessary to achieve the desired culture and business objectives. You will be a HR policy and process expert and proactively work with COEs in workforce planning, talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, learning and development, and HRIS to ensure the delivery of high-impact HR services and programs. You will conduct weekly meetings with respective business units. Consult with line management, providing HR guidance when appropriate. You will analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies. You will manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations. You will maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partnering with the legal department as needed/required.

What you'll need to succeed
As HR Business Partner, essentially, you will have a Bachelor's degree in behavioural science, human resources management or related discipline. A minimum of 8 to 10 years' experience resolving complex employee relations issues. Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organisational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and employment laws. Strong attention to detail. Attentive to detail and accuracy, continuously looking for improvements, the ability to act on problems, and seeking opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency. You will be able to clearly exchange thoughts, ideas and messages through written, verbal and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience. Creating accurate and punctual reports, sharing information and ideas with others in a timely manner. As HR Business Partner, essentially, you will have strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively via phone or in person. Experience in Organisation Development assessment and change management. Strong global & cultural awareness. HR Expertise in talent acquisition, total rewards, learning and development, employee relations and communication. Experience in building relationships and strategic alliances internally and externally.

What you'll get in return
A full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary package.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Jane Deeney now.
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