We are looking for a proactive, engaging individual who is either a current HR Business Partner or someone with a high level of ER experience, looking to take the next step into a HR Business Partner position. The ideal candidate will be passionate, forward thinking and have a continuous improvement mindset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop strong commercial relationships with business leaders.
* Able to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, following due process providing guidance where appropriate for Mayflex, and when needed Routeco and Sonepar UK.
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of associates.
* Provide performance management guidance to management.
* Provide guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
* Identify training needs with the sales and commercial teams ensuring that any training provided adds value.
* Work with management to support recruitment needs, be proactive in sourcing candidates reducing time to hire and ensuring the recruitment through to end of induction is seamless and engaging.
* Ensure recruitment processes are followed and contract terms for new hires and promotions are in line with company reward guidelines.
* Ensure that any strategies developed within the People Pillar framework become embedded within the opco.
* Drive People initiatives, i.e DE&I, sustainability, wellbeing, development etc through relationships with business leaders.
* Where OpCos operate outside the UK, ensure Company compliance with local country regulations.
* In line with People KPI's on retention, ensure that exit and stay interviews are undertaken to provide data and insight to trends.
* Ensure that line management works in line with our values to maintain our supportive culture, putting 'people first'.
* Assist with Projects and administration where needed.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO US?
* Ideally CIPD qualified, preferably level 5 or above.
* Engaging interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate at all levels of the business.
* Skills in relationship building, influencing, and negotiating are essential.
* Up-to-date knowledge of HR processes, employment law fundamentals, and recent developments.
* 3+ years experience in overseeing high level disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and appeal procedures.
* 3+ years experience in dealing with challenging individuals/situations.
* 3+ years experience in proactive recruitment.
* Able to manage time and the demands of numerous tasks effectively.
* Patient and with the ability to remain calm - firm but fair.
* A natural influencer who is down to earth, open, energetic, and enthusiastic.
What We Can Offer You
* A competitive salary and bonus.
* 25 days holiday a year with the ability to flex up to 5 days.
* Private Health Insurance.
* You will also have the option of a healthcare cash plan and group life assurance.
* Auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, 4% employee, 5% employer contributions.
* Volunteering scheme.
* Sonepar Share Scheme.
* Employee Discounts Portal.
* Payroll Giving options with Company Contributions.
* Bike to work Scheme.
* Regular appraisals and development plan.
* Continuous online and instructor-led training & development.
* Wellbeing support including App and Hub.
* Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
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