Description
We are seeking an experienced and approachable People & Organisational Development Partner to join our People and Organisational Development team. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will partner with managers across the organisation, providing practical and trusted advice on employee relations, absence, performance, and organisational change. You will also play a key part in developing our people policies and practices, supporting recruitment and retention, improving our systems and processes, and helping us identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide practical and trusted advice on employee relations, absence, performance, and organisational change
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
- Support recruitment and retention efforts
- Improve systems and processes
- Identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement
- Coach, advise, and influence managers at all levels
- Manage complex employee relations cases
Requirements:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in a generalist HR/People role
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience of managing complex employee relations cases
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
What We Offer:
- £38,000 salary
- Permanent contract
- Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
- Opportunity to join the 4 Day Week program after completing the probationary period
- 28-33 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Sick pay (up to 12 weeks fully paid)
- Flexible working
- Gratitude scheme
- Assisted purchase scheme
- Cycle to Work up to £1k
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Long service awards
- Maternity and paternity pay
- Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 4% of qualifying earnings
- Training and development opportunities
- Coaching