HR Business Partner
| Sector: |
Recruitment and HR |
| Salary: |
Discussed on application |
| Location: |
Gillingham, Kent |
| Role: |
Full Time |
| Contract: |
Permanent |
| Job ref: |
913551 |
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Just Recruitment is recruiting for an HR Business Partner for a global manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent.
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a strategic partner to management and employees, delivering HR expertise to support the business goals.
The role focuses on fostering a positive employee experience, ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and driving organisational performance. A key element of this position is the ability to effectively manage employee relations issues, particularly within the framework of UK employment law.
Working hours:
- Monday 07.30 to 16.00, Tuesday to Thursday 07.30 to 15.30, Friday 07.30 to 14.30 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day.
- Weekly working hours are 37, however, some flexibility would be required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business objectives
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support decision-making
- Act as a trusted advisor to management on all HR-related matters
- Manage complex employee relation issues, including disciplinary, and grievance processes, ensuring compliance with UK employment law
- Conduct thorough investigations and provide expert guidance to resolve workplace conflicts
- Develop, implement and monitor HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards and best practices
- Provide training to managers on employment law
- Support workforce planning, including succession planning and talent acquisition strategies
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth
- Assist in implementing organisational changes, including restructures
- Track and analyse key HR metrics to identify trends and recommend interventions
- Design, lead, and execute recruitment campaigns
- Support wellbeing campaigns
- Lead HR projects
What we’re looking for:
- CIPD Level 5 or 7 qualification
- Proven experience as an HRBP or similar role, with a significant focus on employee relations
- Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday HRIS
- Strong understanding of UK employment legislation and HR best practices
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
- Strategic thinker, ability to align HR practices with business goals
- Team player
- Excellent attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability, time management and resilience under pressure
Just Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Contact Tracey Bates to talk about this role on 01376 517079
