The HR Business Partner will be responsible for the delivery of the site HR strategy and will act as an agent for change and provide a full operational HR service across all functions. Reporting directly into the Managing Director, the HRBP will work as part of the Senior Management Team and will be supported by a small team to achieve a highly efficient and proactive HR and payroll service to all stakeholders.

Client Details

My client is a leading Manufacturing business based in Tyne & Wear.

Description

Key responsibilities:

• Work as part of the Senior Management Team to deliver the site HR strategy, in line with business goals and objectives
• Contribute to change management to support the overall business transition programme
• Deliver the internal communications programme to positively impact employee engagement
• Lead on HR improvement initiatives
• Develop the HR Agenda to align with the overall business strategy
• Management responsibilities for a small payroll team and oversee monthly payroll activities
• Develop the site Talent and Recruitment strategy, including the management and delivery of all resourcing activities
• Implement and continuously improve the employee onboarding experience
• Liaise with external Recruitment Agencies, including the negotiation of terms and conditions and PSL agreements, in relation to temporary and permanent staffing requirements
• Coordinate competency-based assessments for all employees
• Design succession plans to support business continuity, employee development and safeguard key roles within the business
• Develop and deliver best practice programmes, policies, and procedures regarding key HR metrics
• Develop, analyse, and interpret key analytics to support business decisions
• Ensure HR systems are in place and fit for purpose in supporting daily HR activities
• Implement the apprenticeship framework in designated business areas
• Deliver workshop-based training in various HR-related subject matters
• Coach leaders on succession planning and provide support on talent management and leadership development programmes within the business
• Manage the apprenticeship levy
• Provide advice to line managers, senior leaders, and colleagues on company processes and employment law
• Manage complex employment relations cases
• Manage the relationship with trade unions
• Lead on all people-related projects
• Develop initiatives to support a positive employee engagement experience
• Develop reward and remuneration strategies to ensure that all employees are rewarded for their hard work and key talent is attracted into the business
• Actively promote a culture of diversity and inclusion through strategic decisions and HR policy
• Support the Directors in the implementation of an effective company health, safety, and environmental policy

Profile

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Human Resources Management e.g. CIPD
• Solid generalist experience in HR, ideally operating at Site HR Manager level
• CIPD membership
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing/ Industry setting is essential
• Strategic and hands-on experience of HR policies and ER processes
• Up-to-date knowledge of employee legislation
• Experience of driving HR initiatives in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to engage and communicate with all levels across the business and within the Group
• Experience in conflict management
• Trade Union management experience
• Employment relations (with tribunal handling) experience
• Experience of managing a small team
• Payroll processing experience
• Strong leadership and influencing capabilities
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent organisational skills

Job Offer

• Salary £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Full-time and permanent position
• Excellent company benefits, including a performance bonus