We are currently seeking an interim HR People Partner to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at Port Sunlight Village in the Wirral. This is a full-time temporary role for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £41,500 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.
The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.
As a People Partner, you will be passionate about supporting our colleagues through their career journey and our line managers with all aspects of operational people management, particularly Employee Relations ('ER') case management.
You will be able to directly make a positive impact on each key stage of an employee's lifecycle and be the key person to positively influence and shape the employee experience at critical times in their career. You will also be able to put your ER and employment legislation expertise to good use by assisting the business in upholding its high people standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support line managers with all ER casework activity, ensuring compliance and correct interpretation of all relevant employment legislation, HR policies, and HR practices, serving as the first point of contact for employees and line managers.
2. Ensure that HR policies, practices, and programmes are consistently applied across UK client groups and the Company.
3. Provide operational support and guidance on matters relating to performance improvement, disciplinary, grievance, absence management, family leave, flexible working, collective and individual consultation, redundancy processes, etc.
4. Play a key role in upholding Unilever's standards of behaviour, conduct, performance, and the company's code of business principles, assisting with the resolution of conflict or disputes.
5. Contribute to creating a positive work environment by instilling confidence in our Managers and Employees that they are unbiased and neutral in facilitating resolutions to issues and concerns.
6. Take a proactive, strategic approach to ER by identifying ER trends, coaching Line Managers, and recommending solutions that address the root cause of issues.
7. Own the end-to-end employee cycle - partnering with line managers and acting as a single point of contact for employees in your function area through key career moments.
8. Provide coaching and support to line managers in employee experience, empowering our employees to be the best version of themselves.
9. Champion positive health and wellbeing and promote the resources available to support our people.
10. Work with HRBPs and Leaders to create and deliver project plans for managing any change programmes and reorganisations.
11. Work side-by-side with teams across HR, providing support and subject matter expertise to recommend appropriate actions to address queries or problems.
Key Requirements
1. Extensive experience of employee relations and case management.
2. Advanced knowledge of UK employment laws and best practices in ER casework activity.
3. Great attention to detail, a passion for delivering great customer experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.
4. Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy.
5. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, building strong relationships with trust and confidence.
6. Confidence to work independently.
7. A natural collaborator.
Job Info
Job Title: HR People Partner - 31564
Company: Manpower
Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Posted:
Closes:
Sector: Personnel & Recruitment
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Full Time
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