People Partner - 6m FTC

What is the purpose of this job?

You will work closely with our Senior Leadership teams to build organisation and people capability. Shaping and implementing effective people strategies and activities within the business to assist in the delivery of the organisation’s priorities, this will require you to be able to work both strategically and operationally across the business.

In addition, you will support on the design and delivery of a range of People & Inclusion initiatives/projects in line with the strategic priorities and People & Inclusion plan.

What can I expect to do in this job?

This isn’t an exhaustive list, but things you can expect to be involved with include:

• To quickly build relationships with key stakeholders and provide pragmatic HR solutions that deliver within both the strategic and operational HR areas.
• To maintain and continually develop a strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice, including maintaining external networks.
• To provide sound advice and guidance to the business in relation to employment relations matters, identifying and mitigating, where possible, risk to the business through the application of appropriate solutions.
• Support with the design, delivery and management of learning interventions, along with facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Be a strong and visible advocate for change management, leading and supporting the business as required.
• Analyse and diagnose business issues and translate these into people-based solutions whilst continuing to contribute and communicate with a wider commercial view.
• Be passionate about inclusion and well-being with knowledge of practical and meaningful solutions to deliver progress in both areas.
• Strive to develop digital skills and an understanding of new emerging HR trends.

Who will my key contacts be?

• Department Directors, Heads of Department and Employees
• External subject matter experts such as legal counsel, Trade Unions etc