Working as a Junior HR Business Partner for the HR Department, further develop the people agenda of the business by providing proactive, expert and commercially-focused HR support to a diverse client base Retail Centres, acting as a true business partner to support the employee life cycle.
Client Details
Come and work as a Junior HR Business Partner for one of the biggest retail groups in the UK!
Description
Core Specific Responsibilities for the Junior HR Business Partner: Talent acquisition & resourcing
*Support and manage the resourcing for organizational requirements, never compromising on quality of talent for all roles
*Support with end-to-end recruitment needs across all parts of the business.
*Regularly review recruitment methods taking into consideration cost, efficiency and quality of service.
*Support with arranging and conducting Interviews and Assessments when required
Employment Relations Management
*Working in partnership with the Management Team to professionally manage the broad remit of Employee Relations issues, including Performance Management, Grievance & Discipline, reorganization and restructuring, coaching and counseling in a professional manner. Ensure fairness and consistency in all decision-making.
*Ensure consistency of implementation of performance management processes across the Group
*Provide guidance, advice and support to Managers on all aspects of the application and best practice of Company HR Policy and Procedures
*Effectively direct the involvement of the Occupational Health Team to assist in the management of absence and health issues affecting the Business
Pay and Reward
*Active involvement in the monthly payroll process from imputing new starters to checking & validation perspective
*Monitor pay and benefits for consistency across all Porsche businesses, ensuring that benchmarking activity takes place for specific roles as and when required
*Participation in annual salary and bonus processes across role’s client groups
*Work with the Payroll & HR Admin support to ensure the HR Management Information System is kept up to date
Employee Engagement & Wellbeing
*Engage and communicate with management, raise awareness of wellbeing topics and champion and promote employee wellbeing across the group
*Develop suitable policies and initiatives to promote employee engagement, health and wellbeing.
HR Compliance
*Ensure the highest levels of compliance across all HR activities, measured against internal Company Directives and external legislation
*Adherence to FCA rules in respect of all activities undertaken and work with Legal and the Senior Team to ensure SMCR rules & regulations are adhered to
HR Administration
*Challenge HR administrative practices against best practice
*Ensure that where necessary, the HR Masters/templates are kept up to date for all to use
*Provide timely input to all HR KPI and reports, as required
Profile
Personal attributes for the Junior HR Business Partner: *High levels of drive, determination and enthusiasm
*Strong desire to represent the HR function as highly professional and ’best in class’
*Skilled verbal communicator at all levels in the business
*High levels of interpersonal sensitivity
*A clear written communicator with the ability to draft Letters and reports
*High levels of self-discipline and organizational ability; with a focus on delivering promises
*Willingness to challenge and to suggest alternative ways of doing things, and with a Continuous Improvement mindset
Skills required
*Minimum of 5 year’s HR experience at advisory/ specialist level, ideally gained in a fast-paced environment.
*Human Resource qualified including membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification
*Experience of working in a high-volume industry such as retail/ hospitality leisure focused ER advice and guidance
*Previous experience of providing advice to managers on complex and high-risk cases (end to end process).
*Significant understanding of Employment legislation and HR policies
*Good knowledge of Microsoft Tools, manipulating data with Excel, analyzing and presenting data
*Full Driving License and willingness to visit all PRG locations as per business needs (Office base role in Reading and hybrid working offered)
*Experience of providing employee relations advice and guidance over the phone/remotely/In person by email
Job Offer
Working from home two days a week! Slough is an ideal location as there is travel to both London and Reading.
Free car!