HR Business Partner - Policy Specialist

A great opportunity has arisen to be part of a large established organisation as a HR Business Partner with a specific focus on HR policy. In this blended operational and strategic role, you’ll be an instrumental part of a small HR team where you’ll be empowered to make commercial decisions and be an integral part of shaping the future. Joining this progressive business, you’ll be involved in supporting the People agenda. Partnering closely with leadership teams and supporting the operational needs of the organisation and advising on all aspects of the full employee life cycle. What you’ll be doing: · Partner with leaders to coach and advise them on people practices and issues, including organisational design and the development and engagement of employees · Providing first line ER support to line managers across the breadth of ER including disciplinary, absence management, flexible working, performance management, maternity and change management · Ensure delivery of operational HR activities including absence management, performance management, ER, compensation and benefits · Providing case management support to managers on employee relations issues · Build and maintain great relationships with managers across the company · Be the lead for the development and review of all employment policies and employment contracts, ensuring they are legally compliant, are relevant in today’s context, whilst driving the culture and values of our business · Work with leaders to deliver Organisational Design activity in the business area What you'll be: · Degree Level HR qualification CIPD Level 5 or equivalent · Strong interpersonal communication, listening skills, influencing skills, critical writing and thinking skills · High level understanding of organisation change, and experience of making it happen · Creative problem solving and decision-making skills · High degree of professionalism, maturity and confidentiality Distinct Recruitment Privacy Policy