HR Business Partner12 month FTC£100kLondon office/3 days onsiteKey responsibilities: Assists Head of HR UK in core functional areas of Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Onboarding/Offboarding and provides backup support for Compensation Administration and Benefits. Line manager to HR Assistant, providing day to day leadership, direction and guidance. Creates reports around key HR metrics and conducts analytics on people data/produces insights for trend identification and proposes solutions. Identifies areas for continuous improvement of HR services and processes and assists the team with development and implementation. Provides input and support for the preparation and maintaining of employee policies and procedures. Continuously updates own knowledge of progressive HR practices and key trends. Maintains current knowledge of legal requirements regulations which impact human resource functions and ensures advice, policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Ensures all employee matters are handled with professionalism, integrity, high levels of service, consistency and fairness Manages the annual performance appraisal mechanism and maintains an up-to-date talent management/succession plan Manages employee engagement surveys and activity and builds/implements plans to close gaps/resolve issues/improve morale across the business units. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of: Company's working structure, policies, mission, and strategies. Latest innovations and trends in HR management to maximise impact. Interviewing and candidate evaluation processes, including the expert use of technology and social media to source talent. Broad knowledge of HR best practices. Legal requirements and regulations related to employment. Facilitation, presentation and training methods/techniques. Statistical methods, concepts and other analytical tools used in HR reporting. Skill and experience in: Delivering clear and effective written materials and presentations Using key social media platforms to acquire talent and position the organisation as an attractive place to work. Analysing HR data with the ability to draw conclusions and insights and recommend solutions (intermediate expert in Excel). Building relationships with internal clients Interpreting and applying legal statutes and applicable rules and regulations to moderately complex human resource issues and problems. Providing appropriate recommendations for resolution of simple/moderately complex employment and employee relations issues. Organising, managing, and tracking multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication with all organisational levels such that messages are not having to be 'rescued' by others. Working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Keeping all appropriate parties up-to-date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others so that HR and its impact is perceived positively. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk