Hybrid People Business Partner – 15 month FTC

at Reconomy

• Job title: People Business Partner – 15 month FTC
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Stratford upon Avon, United Kingdom

About the role

• People Business Partner overseeing HR operations and improving colleague experiences at Valpak. Collaborating on talent development and managing HR processes in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Valpak (UK Comply) People department.
• Help drive a people strategy that supports high performance, talent development and growth aligned to the departmental needs/objectives.
• Oversee the full colleague lifecycle, continually seeking to improve the colleague experience.
• Work with Line Managers & Heads of Department in supporting them through any personnel procedures in day-to-day case work such as probations, performance improvement plans, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary hearings always ensuring legal compliance.
• Oversee and provide support to the People Advisor regarding all first line employee relations.
• Maintain Wellbeing programme and continually review offering/approach.
• Manage Payroll & Benefits process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• HR Policy & Compliance – ensure current policies are reviewed and maintained, liaising with the wider Reconomy People Function where required
• HR system improvements – review and implement any changes required as part of the wider Reconomy People strategy
• Lead on Colleague Engagement & survey output
• Regularly review and deliver Management Training (deliver where appropriate)
• Keep up to date with UK employment laws & practice
• Participate in ad hoc Reconomy People Team projects
• Maintain monthly reporting cycles to inform decision making across the organisation

Requirements

• Self-reliant and able to work under pressure
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases/issues
• IT skills: Word, Excel, Power point
• Previous experience of HR practices
• Demonstrate ability to analyse information and create solutions to solve problems
• Stakeholder management skills
• Competency to multitask, prioritise and manage own workload, meet deadlines and deliver a better employee experience
• People management experience
• Proven work experience in a similar role
• Degree level or equivalent (desirable)
• CIPD level 5 qualification or be working towards it

Benefits

• Dual Location / Hybrid worker Status
• Participation in our annual Incentive Plan (VIP) - up to 10% bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering day and your birthday off!
• Option to buy and sell up to 9 days annual leave
• Access to voluntary benefits including private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and subsidised gym membership
• Automatic inclusion in Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Disability Income protection schemes
• Pension scheme up to 8% employer contribution
• Access to reward & discount platform
• Wellbeing initiatives