HR Business Partner 12-Month FTC

Your new company

A growing and forward-thinking business with offices in Bury St Edmunds.

Your new roleThis is a 12-month maternity cover working as an HR Business Partner, being responsible for an effective and customer-focussed HR Service. You will form part of a dedicated and proactive HR team that is visible and embedded in the business, based in Bury St Edmunds with 1 day a week flexible working and some possible regional travel. Duties include but not limited to:

• Delivering the People Plan alongside business leaders
• Working closely with employees to implement people plans locally
• Performance management and policy implementation
• Co-ordinating and managing employee engagement activity in the region
• Working with the Senior Managers to drive up line management capability and ownership of people management
• Working with leadership teams to facilitate succession planning and coaching
• Helping to drive performance across the business through MI
• Initiating, leading and supporting HR projects
• Facilitating the recruitment and assessment process for roles in the business area

What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this job you will require:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Developing and managing change programmes
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage with, and influence a range of stakeholders
• Reporting and providing insight
• Policy implementation, performance management, and employee relations
• Confidence in dealing with contentious issues, using professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong team ethic with the ability to work across departments, preferably in a matrix structure
• Proven experience of prioritising work in an environment with changing priorities

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will be offered:

• An immediate start
• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working plan (1 day working at home)
• Access to a bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme and additional value added benefits

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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