HR Business Partner

Basic Function

Together with other members of the UK HR team this role will provide full HR generalist support to the organisation - line managers, corporate and functional support, employees etc in a professional, timely, consistent manner at all times.  To build and develop internal and external relationships with managers, staff and service providers to ensure the delivery of a credible and dependable service making HR an integral part of business success.   

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for co-ordination of all salary administration (e.g. Blue/white collar, exempt/non-exempt and unionised populations) including  preparation of data for performance management, annual salary review, staff planning, promotions, adjustments, new joiner and leaver processes.
• Manage administration for HR processes e.g. Leavers, joiners, member communications, employee queries, disciplinary and grievance matters etc.
• Assist in day to day interaction with Trade Union site representatives and facilitate IR/ER relationships at site level.  Facilitate collective requirements e.g. annual pay negotiation process, ensure compliance with collective agreements and review regularly to ensure agreements meet the business, employee and regulatory requirements.
• Co-ordinate recruitment activity both internally and externally; ensure appropriate internal processes are complied with, arrange and manage advertising, candidate selection and interview preparation, contract administration, HR and Payroll enrollment and induction process etc.
• Ensure HR processes are complied with at all times and maintain functional credibility, best practice and service deliverables to all customers.
• Liaise with line manager to ensure corporate standards are met at all times; facilitate with local roll-out and implementation of corporate policies and initiatives.

Min. Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years HR experience in manufacturing, chemical or similar environment.

Human Resource qualification including membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or, the equivalent level of attainment gained through professional experience.

Experience of multi-site working for a multi-national company would be an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

HR experience within a unionized, manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential.

Up to date understanding of the principles of good HR practice.

Knowledge of employment law.

Knowledgeable and experienced in utilising computerised HR systems.

Competencies