HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner, competitive salary, home and Bristol based - High level experience required


HR Business Partner - home and Bristol based.

• Well established international organisation within professional services
• The role will be a combination of home and Bristol office based, with some travel between offices in line with business demand.
• This is opportunity is suitable for a highly experienced HRBP at the more Senior end, with other project work/ specialisms to bring to the table. Not simply HR Generalist experience i.e. Technical depth in a specialist HR discipline such as Leadership and Talent, Organisational Development or Employee Experience would be an advantage.
• Permanent position

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead HR Business Partnering responsibility for assigned business area - to be a key point of contact for HR consultancy services.
• Bring commercial and pragmatic HR expertise to discussions with key stakeholders, partnering with colleagues across the whole HR function to design and deliver well thought through people solutions
• To lead on the approach to and coordination of cyclical HR activity such as performance reviews and annual reward cycle.
• Lead on HR projects for the whole firm, diagnosing needs and developing solutions e.g approach to talent identification and management, employee engagement, change management.
• Provide trusted one to one guidance to stakeholders on HR matters.
• Provide general advice on HR policies and managing complex Employee Relations issues; coaching HR colleagues and stakeholders as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to drive innovation and continuous improvement across the HR function ensuring knowledge is captured across the business.
• Be an active member of the HR Business Partnering leadership team, acting as a leader of the HR function as well as an HR leader within your aligned client group.
• Work closely with colleagues in HR Business Partnering team and provide cover for their client groups during holidays and as required.
• Lead small team of HR Advisors by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback and supporting their development.

Key requirements:

• Strong HR and business acumen, able to display a commercial and pragmatic approach.
• Proven track record of driving forward an HR agenda in line with business strategy from diagnostic through to designing and delivering solutions.
• Technical depth in a specialist HR discipline such as Leadership and Talent, Organisational Development or Employee Experience would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable strategic thinking skills with the ability to develop business strategy and issues into a people strategy and plan.
• Ability to analyse key people metrics and use data to influence business leaders' decisions
• Demonstrable ability to coach and influence senior stakeholders to foster true strategic partnering, rather than generalist advisory.
• Experience of implementing a cloud based HRIS would be advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to articulate best practice HR in a practical and accessible manner, both face to face and in writing. Strong presentation skills desirable.
• Able to build relationships at all levels based on trust, respect and delivery.
• Collaborative and proactive in seeking opportunities to work with colleagues to co-create solutions that meet needs of multiple client groups.
• Ability to "talk business" not "just HR" - this role holder needs to operate as a true business leader.

Competitive salary and full range of benefits.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

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