Hr Business Partner in London, London

New Job Opportunity - HR Business Partner (HRBP) - 12 month PAYE Contract

Location: London
Contract Length: Initially 12 Months

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Purpose of Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) provides comprehensive HR support to designated business areas, utilising a broad range of HR skills and tools. The role is responsible for developing and implementing effective HR procedures and practices to support a high-performing, engaged workforce aligned with business objectives.

Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES)

• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, legislation, and Our Clients HSES procedures.

Ethics & Compliance

• Ensure all activities and behaviours align with Our Clients Ethics and Compliance policies and procedures.
• Complete all mandatory compliance training as required.

Key Responsibilities

HR Advisory & Employee Relations

• Advise managers, supervisors, and employees on HR-related matters.
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes, providing guidance to management.
• Research and draft responses to IR/ER issues and liaise with external legal counsel where required.
• Educate line managers on employment law, HR policies, and best practices.

HR Operations & Processes

• Support the full HR lifecycle, including recruitment and family-friendly policies.
• Ensure HR procedures, processes, and documentation are followed and delivered in a timely manner.
• Maintain employee records and prepare HR reports.
• Prepare and support HR audits to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Support the digitisation and continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Deliver recruitment activities in line with manpower plans and budgets.
• Support the development of the People Budget in collaboration with the Senior Manager – Total Reward.

Performance, Talent & Development

• Support performance management processes.
• Contribute to career development, talent management, and succession planning initiatives.
• Provide training and mentoring to HR Coordinator team members.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Promote diversity and inclusion aligned with Our Clients values and behaviours.
• Facilitate reward and recognition programmes (annual and ad-hoc).

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business and with external stakeholders.
• Provide strategic HR input and recommend improvements to HR activities and processes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain HR content on the HR Intranet and Business Management System.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a generalist HR role, including operational recruitment.
• Experience supporting organisational change initiatives.
• Strong change management and problem-solving skills.
• Degree-qualified HR professional; CIPD qualification desirable.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to understand business impacts in a complex environment.
• High level of advisory capability and professional presentation.
• Strong organisational skills with effective and structured working methods.
• Awareness of Safety and Environmental Critical Roles.

Core Behaviours

• Professional, credible, and approachable.
• Clear and concise communicator.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates.  We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a HR Business Partner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

All round workforce agency covering Recruitment, Payroll and Workforce Management. We are a global recruitment agency specialising in the Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Power, Water, Rail, Construction, Technology, Aerospace & Defence, Chemicals and Corporate sectors. Our specialist consultants help clients to recruit high quality candidates into temporary, contract and permanent roles at all levels. We proudly support a partnership culture by collaborating and adding value to build lasting client and candidate relationships.

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