People Business Partner (6 months maternity cover)
* Full-time
Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
Taylor & Francis Group publishes high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally.
We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for a period of 6 months to cover maternity leave starting ASAP.
Our People Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting both the business and its people. Their primary focus is on assisting line managers and front-line colleagues by ensuring they have the guidance and resources to succeed. In addition to providing this direct support, they also lead business area-specific HR initiatives, such as maintaining organizational charts, overseeing workforce planning exercises, and executing change programs.
The People Business Partner will focus on the following key areas:
* Org Effectiveness & Change Management
* Talent & Workforce Planning
* Performance Management, Development & Rewards
* Employee Engagement
* Capability Management
Key Accountabilities
* Acting as a Trusted Advisor to build and maintain strong relationships with Managers and their teams.
* Build strong relationships with colleagues and business leaders by understanding objectives and challenges.
* Partner closely with colleagues in the POE (Shared Service) team and across the 4 Pillar teams to support the delivery of the Global People Strategy and Plan.
* Work with the Regional Strategic Partner to provide support for ad-hoc People Team projects.
* Bring a strong commercial and customer focus to all People related initiatives.
In order to be successful in this role you will have:
* A proven track record of true HR Business Partnering experience.
* Strong Talent Planning skills and deep knowledge of the talent process.
* Experience of successfully executing reorganizations.
* Strong Project management experience.
* Strong Data Analysis skills.
* Knowledge of employment legislation.
* Experience of working with Trade Unions would be useful (UK).
* Ability to effectively listen and coach at all levels.
* Strong HRBP background plus experience in one Centre of Excellence (could be TA, L&D, ER, DEI, etc).
What we offer in return:
* A competitive salary + bonus
* An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
* 25 days annual leave
* 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season
* 4 volunteering days annually
* Day off for your birthday
* Company funded single cover private medical insurance
* Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
* Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 19th January 2025
* Please note that you must have the right to work and live in the UK *
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed.
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