HR Business Partner (Temporary Contract 6 months)

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established International Technology client in Reading for an HR BP on an initial 6 month contract.

As an HR Business Partner for the UK business your purpose will be to drive the people strategy through providing strategic advice and support across the employment lifecycle.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an established global organisation in supporting the UK business, acting as a trusted partner on matters of compliance, development, workforce planning and employee relations.

You’ll work in close partnership with Functional HRBPs, the Global HR Answers team and other HR related stakeholders such as TA, Payroll and Comp & Bens; providing detailed advice and problem resolution on complex and sensitive HR policy interpretation and procedural issues.

What we need from you

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of UK employment law.
• Experience in managing complex organisational change, including but not limited to restructuring and TUPE
• Experience in managing complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, sickness absence cases.
• Experience of partnering with business leaders, providing coaching, advice and guidance across the full HR lifecycle.
• Deep and broad knowledge of HR processes, preferably gained in a dynamic global and matrix organization.
• Preferably experienced delivering internal people management training to line managers
• Preference is also given to candidates who can offer Qualifications like a Bachelor degree, or equivalent, preferably in human resource management, employment legislation, organizational psychology, business, or a related field (minimum 2:2 level); and/or:
• CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management.

Competencies:

• A positive, 'can do' outcome focused attitude and approach.
• Demonstration of a growth mindset and driven to achieve personal development actions.
• A proactive approach to identifying and overcoming challenges.
• Driven to achieve personal objectives and deliver work of a high standard.
• Highly resilient, openness to change and with a change mindset.
• Internal client focus & results orientation.
• Talent to build strong relationships and positively influence others.
• Skilled communicator and influencer within a culturally diverse environment.
• Collaborates effectively with stakeholders towards the achievement of shared goals.
• Proven ability to lead projects to successful outcomes.
• An ability to manage multiple competing priorities and achieve deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and reports.
• Able to move between strategic and tactical work with ease.
• High levels of attention to detail and organisational ability; with a focus on delivering promises.

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!

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