HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner, Fenton, Stoke on Trent

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Fenton, Stoke on Trent

State/County: Staffordshire, ST4 2NL

Country: United Kingdom

Work Style: On site, Wholesale trade/import export

Category: Human resources

Description

RKW Ltd is now looking to appoint an HR Business Partner to take on a key role, located at our Head Office site in Stoke on Trent.

The appointee will assume a range of duties, so we are looking for a Generalist with people management experience.

Suitable applicants will have a demonstrable track record of genuine Business Partnering - working closely with Managers, on a varied ER caseload.

We also need someone with experience of strategic project work, potentially including:

• Organisational Design and Development
• Staff Engagement, Progression & Retention
• Policy & Procedure evaluation, to future-proof against legislation changes.

The role will report into the HR Director, manage existing HR Advisors and work closely with peer-level Managers in Payroll & Recruitment.

Responsibilities and Duties

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop strong relationships with managers and the leadership team to understand business priorities, providing strategic HR advice and coaching to support decision-making.
• Manage employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, capability and absence cases.
• Lead organisational change initiatives including restructures and transformations, providing guidance and support to managers throughout.
• Support workforce planning activities including succession planning and talent reviews, identifying skills gaps and recommending development solutions.
• Coach managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Lead development, implementation and review of initiatives aimed at enhancing employee engagement, retention and job satisfaction.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in HR processes and be a key influencer in driving change.
• Lead reviews and continuous improvement of HR policies and procedures to ensure alignment with changing laws and regulations.
• Proactively undertake HR projects to continuously improve ways of working and enhance employee experience.
• Coach, mentor and guide the HR Advisor team including managing their day-to-day workload.
• Plus any other ad hoc requests as directed by the HR Director.

Skills and Desirables

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent role.
• CIPD qualification (minimum L5) or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing employee relations cases independently.
• A customer service oriented mindset with a focus on providing a positive employee experience.
• Demonstrated success supporting organisational change and talent management initiatives.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• Excellent communication, coaching and problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics.

Company Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Free parking on all sites.
• Staff discount on all our products.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Training and development.
• Eye care allowance.
• Exclusive discounts on cinema, holidays, days out, eating out and more.
• Long service incentives and rewards.