HR Business Partner L3/4

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PFAS are an independent provider of quality medical assessments using a network of specialist health practitioners based in various clinics, mostly around the Southeast of the UK. We pride ourselves on being professional, caring and having a great knowledge in our field valuing teamwork as one of our greatest strengths. We listen to customers, claimants and our colleagues to help our continual learning and development.

We are looking for two commercial HR Business Partners to lead the HR teams across Southwest and Southeast of the DWP HAAS contract, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in driving a culture of continuous business improvement and supporting managers in delivering key HR metrics including absence and performance management.

Position:

As an HR Business Partner for PFAS you will provide a high level of HR business support to PFAS across Lot 3/Lot 4, translating business requirements into effective HR practices and delivery of people solutions aligned to business objectives.

Main job duties:

• Build strong relationships with managers to gain a deep understanding of the business and sector, enabling effective HR support.
• Coach and support managers in resolving people management issues and developing their leadership capabilities.
• Serve as the expert on colleague relations, including absence management, retention, performance, grievances, and disciplinary matters.
• Guide managers through HR cases, providing timely advice and escalating complex issues when necessary.
• Instil a performance management culture by equipping managers with the tools to effectively manage their teams.
• Identify workforce requirements and skills gaps, delivering targeted training and development solutions to build capability.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, providing updated training as needed and supporting structural changes.
• Collaborate with the Wellbeing & Engagement team to enhance workplace culture and engagement.
• Provide regular KPI reports on absence, turnover, and employee relations cases.
• Manage and develop PFAS HR colleagues.

Requirements:

Essential qualifications:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• A minimum of 5+ years HR experience is desirable.
• Previous experience as a HR Business Partner is desirable.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current and upcoming employment law changes is essential.
• Knowledge of health assessment services is desirable.
• Knowledge and application on employment best practice is essential.

Skills and abilities:

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels within the organization.
• Showcase strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be resilient under pressure, managing tight deadlines and conflicting priorities effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality with discretion and diplomacy, self-motivated and be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Successfully develop and implement HR policies, wellbeing initiatives, and transformational change programs to meet business needs.
• Provide effective HR business advice, identify potential risks, and write comprehensive reports using Microsoft and third-party software.

Other information:

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Location: Remote, with travel to Head Office and Assessment Centres London/South East as required.

Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME

Hours: 40 per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.30 to 17.00

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme including free confidential counselling
• High-street discounts
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days’ allocated for bank holidays (you will be required to work bank holidays as part of your working pattern).
• Moving Day Leave
• Membership of the Company pension scheme
• Recruit a Friend bonus scheme – up to £1,500
• Environmental Initiatives
• Westfield Health Cash Plan
• Free Eye Tests every 2 years
• Free annual Flu-Vaccination
• Upon completion of probation, the successful candidate will also be eligible for the company bonus scheme, allowing them to earn up to 10% of annual salary based on company and individual performance.

Do you want to have a great impact and make a difference? Then don’t miss out – we want to hear from you!

At PFAS, we value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We are proudly Disability Confident employers and as such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact pfas.recruitment@iprsgroup.com