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HR Business Partner

Job Title

CR Business Partner

                                                                     

Reports to

CR Manager

Key roles

Responsible for partnering with key stakeholders such as business leaders and line managers to build their people capability, plan and manage talent and develop approaches that achieve shared organisational objectives.

Advising colleagues and clients on all CR functions to include employee relations, benefits, employment law, compliance, disciplinary and grievance issues, redundancies, recruitment and company policies and practices.

Specific responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Partnership

Partnering with hiring managers and supporting them on strategic issues, helping them implement high performing, integrated human resources practicesAct as the point of contact and people expertise, implementing specific people approaches as designed by CR’s centre of excellenceAct as point of contact for colleagues, hiring managers, clients and other CR colleagues throughout the businessCoaching and providing feedback to key stakeholders to help improve business efficiencyManaging colleague relationships, responding to any queries or concerns that they have and managing their expectations

Metrics/change management

Compile key CR/Recruitment/Learning and Development metrics and data and analyse to identify key patterns/trends. Present back to key stakeholders and provide recommendationsProviding advice and playing a major role in work reviews and change processes

Onboarding

To include new business, TUPE, new starters and any other requirements as they arise within the business

Strategy

DEI Strategy - Drive our DEI strategy in an innovative and inclusive wayWellbeing Strategy – Design and be an advocate of our wellbeing strategyEngagement strategy - Conduct internal surveys to gather colleague feedback and identify areas of improvement and support with implementation of change

Process improvement

Identifying development needs across the organisation and working closely with key stakeholders to implement any changesSuggesting new CR processes to improve day-to-day operations

Other

Monitoring, reviewing and updating all CR policies and ensuring these are in line with current legislationLeading complex Employee Relations processesDriving the business performance in relation to the organisation’s objectivesAssisting in organising employer branding initiativesUsing CR information systems to access, input and compile data, ensuring it is kept up to date

Qualifications/Experience

Degree/ Diploma in Human Resources or related fieldMinimum 3 years’ experience as a CR (HR) Business PartnerExcellent stakeholder management skillsAnalytical and goal orientedDemonstrable experience with CR metricsThorough knowledge of CR and employment law legislationFull understanding of all CR functions and best practices

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organisational skills and high level of attention to detailAbility to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policiesAbility to acquire a thorough understanding of the organisation's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factorsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsProficient with Microsoft Office SuiteInitiative and inquisitive, confident to ask questions and make recommendations

Colleague Benefits

Education ContributionCareer development and progressionHealth Insurance SchemeTax Saver Travel SchemeSedgwick's Sports & Social ClubDiscounted Personal Training group circuit classesDiscount BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgrammePHI & Life Covers

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.