Senior HR Business Partner

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Job Summary:

Responsible for implementing human resource strategy in support of short and long term business goals through; supporting resource planning, facilitating organizational design and development, effectively resolving and managing employee relations issues, talent management, implementation of and compliance with company and statutory policies. This position works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbent will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide HR business partnering services for managers across a number of locations and business units; coach, guide and implement strategies to meet both long term and short term business goals. Build strong, effective relationships and gain knowledge of the business to enable effective decision making.
• Build strong working relationships with the regional and corporate shared service teams in specialist areas of recruiting, training, compensation and benefits.
• Coach and guide managers (taking into account best practice, local law, cultural and company policies) in terms of; talent acquisition, organizational design, performance management, succession planning; employee relations, engagement and change programs. May also be required to deliver training and support bids.
• Support management in designing new positions in line with job families, and working with the compensation team guide on appropriate grade/salary levels. Support managers in interviewing senior roles. Manage internal transfers end to end.
• Investigate, resolve and recommend solutions for employee issues, mediate where necessary and work toward positive outcomes related to disputes and employee performance problems. Coach managers on compliance with local regulations and best practice. Consult with external and internal legal counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to enable the organization to thrive through periods of change (e.g. acquisition, internal growth, restructurings, reduction in force, TUPE).
• Guide managers in effectively managing absence in accordance with the Bradford factor; case manage long term absence and occupational health referrals ensuring compliance with the equality act.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation specifically within Europe and the Middle East, able to upskill as required. May be required to devise, evaluate or implement policies and procedures.
• Develop and enhance communication processes and programs to improve employee morale and champion employee engagement activities.
• May be required to assist and/or lead HR projects as requested.
• Working closely as part of the HR team, provide support and back up to colleagues as required and collaborate on ad hoc projects and interventions as requested.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

KEY REQUIREMENTS (Skills, knowledge, qualifications and experience)

Essential:

• Degree in related discipline (Business Studies, HRM, Psychology or similar) or equivalent education and experience
• Graduate member of the CIPD
• Proven track record of providing best practice HR Business Partner services in a busy HR department; strong UK experience essential but experience of operating in multiple jurisdictions within Europe or Middle East highly desirable.
• Demonstrates a strong background in employee relations and change management; including planning and project management through to effective delivery.
• Computer literate, in particular competent with Microsoft office. Comfortable with HRIS; experience of Workday a plus.
• Must be able to demonstrate up to date knowledge of employment law and best practice; and demonstrate willingness to maintain CPD.
• Experience of working across multi-site organisations and providing remote support.
• Prior experience of supporting all levels of management
• Demonstrates background in supporting employee engagement initiatives, driving a culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Prior experience of delivering employee training and coaching; guidance on talent management.

Desirable:

• Chartered member of the CIPD
• Full driving licence
• Previous experience of working within a technology or engineering business headquartered in the US
• Prior experience of setting up end to end HR services; undertaking due diligence or integration highly desirable
• Prior experience of supporting business units in the middle east highly desirable
• Previous experience of working with unions or internal joint consultative committees.
• Prior experience of working within a job family and grading system desirable but not essential