HR Business Partner and Office Manager 

Location: London

Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum

Our client has an opportunity to work with a great group of people and some fantastic clients in a varied and challenging role.

The Role

In today's dynamic business environment, effective management of employment relationships is essential. They are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and a highly organised HR Business Partner and office manager to work alongside their HR Director and support both their internal and external stakeholders with specialist advice on legislative, procedural, and policy matters, ensuring compliance and a positive workplace culture. They deliver best practices in the business's interest and lead HR projects that align with and advance the company's strategic goals. To be successful in this role, you must have the HR knowledge and experience to be able to work independently. The nature of this role requires a tactful and confidential approach.

As a key member of their HR team, you will play a critical role in supporting the management and development of their workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and support managers in all areas of employment relations including, but not limited to, investigations, grievance, disciplinary, capability flexible working and attendance management issues across the portfolio.
• Assist with end-to-end employee life cycle processes.
• General administrative duties and PA activities to the company Directors.
• Support managers by implementing Performance Management Systems, provide feedback and assist in creating development plans for employees.
• Collaborate on initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness, culture and employee engagement.
• Assist with HR projects and support other departmental projects as required.
• Develop learning material for practical training sessions to the business in line with the relevant legislation and development needs.
• Organize and maintain personnel records.
• Update employment database on BrightHR and client's HR Systems (e.g. Absence recording, annual leave requests).
• Prepare HR documents, such as offer emails, employment contracts and staff handbook.
• Undertake reference/background checks.
• Organise successful onboarding of all new starters.
• Ensure Team Leaders have made time in their diaries to induct new starters.
• Set up new starters on systems/payroll.
• Liaise with Marketing department and upload contents for social media posts.

Skills and Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualified or working towards with a minimum of 3 years HR Generalist experience.
• HR legislation / Employment Law understanding.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver a message to all levels.
• Proactive and pragmatic with balanced and sound judgement.
• Responsive problem solver and solution focused.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build positive working relationships and drive accountability amongst the Management Team and within the wider business.
• Proven experience in advising on HR associated matters (grievance, disciplinary, performance management, absence, etc.)
• Experience of HR Administration processes and procedures.
• Experience in Employee databases and HR Software systems.
• Experience of demonstrating effective teamworking within a commercial environment
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Cooperative and flexible approach.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Applicants must be eligible to work without restrictions and live in the UK.