HRBP (6 month)

Establish HR position and person as a professional, trusted partner to all locally based line managers, team
leaders and employees.
- Proactively work in partnership with the managers to ensure that the business is professionally resourced
with the correct numbers, quality, competencies and types of workers needed to achieve current and future
business objectives. Carry out employee inductions on site.
- Proactively work in partnership with the Operations Director and local Union representatives (GMB/Unite)
to build a positive working relationship; hold regular company/union meetings; co-chair wage negotiations
with Operations director.
- Train, coach and guide managers in the development of working practices, working environment and
culture which enables workers to develop to their full potential and take pride and responsibility for their
work.
- Plan, develop, facilitate and evaluate training & development activities.
- Give accurate and appropriate advice (seeking specialist advice where necessary), training and support to
manager to resolve ER issues such as grievances, disciplines, investigations etc.
- Monitor attendance levels and in conjunction with managers take pro-active action to ensure levels remain
within company standards; operate within Union Labour Agreement rules where appropriate.
- Work with managers to develop, implement and maintain solid performance management processes
emphasising legal parameters and the requirements to work within the Company guidelines.
- Work very closely with the UK HR Administration team to ensure the application of consistent procedures
across all UK sites ensuring Admin team is provided with the necessary information to maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records etc.
- work with Managers to develop, implement and maintain performance management,succession planning
and talent mapping processes within the company guidelines.
- Work very closely with the peer HR Business Parners responsible for the other UK Sites and UK Sales
function to ensure cover during leave times, knowledge transfer, consistency and excellent co-operation.
- Responsible for the facilities management of the office building and security provision (external provider)
at site (3 internal heads = 1.5FTE reporting into this position as well as liaison with third party
security staff on site). This takes up about 20% of the role.
- Working closely with the remotely based members of the UK HR team to ensure a value added HR service
with a continuous desire to improve and actively seek feedback from internal and external customers as to
the performance of the HR team.
- Monitor and report on agreed KPI to all senior stakeholders, line managers and Head of HR.
- Support H&S Manager in all aspects of safe working and liaise with line management and Occupational
Health provider to promote employee well being.
- Take lead and/or participate in UK wide HR/Company projects such as STEP, SA8000, 18001, Health &
Safey initiatives, Lean Projects etc