HR Business Partner

Location: London (Field based role covering North/ North West London)

Working Days: Monday to Friday, 39 weeks a year (term time only)
Please be aware holiday must be taken outside of school term times.

About the role:
Our client, a fantastic fresh food contract caterer operating within the education sector, is looking to recruit a proactive HR Business Partner with a natural passion for people, culture, and engagement. You may already be in a similar role, or your experience may lie within operations, and you’re looking to begin a career within HR – people and employee engagement being a key focus.

Working closely with the HR Manager and Operations team, this field-based role will see you provide support with HR responsibilities. You will work closely with the sites to provide guidance, valuable advice, and support to both management and employees. You will also provide advice on compliance and procedures and use your experience to guide the managers' judgment on what action is reasonable and appropriate.

HR Business Partner Key Responsibilities:

1. Developing and implementing an effective people and resource plan across the business.
2. Working with the HR Manager and Operations team to monitor and manage employee relations issues including investigation, grievance, absence, and disciplinary procedures.
3. Maintaining HR activity records, identifying trends of underperformance or high levels of employee relations, and developing an action plan.
4. Identifying and delivering training and development interventions as required.
5. Leading on employee engagement and supporting managers to identify and implement actions for improvement.
6. Working within the face of the business at least 3-4 days per week, with 1-2 days supporting remotely.
7. Developing and coaching line management to be effective and confident in the delivery of organisational people processes and procedures.
8. Supporting the Operations teams in TUPE/client discussions, ensuring the best employee experience for new employees throughout the transition.
9. Effectively using organisational HR KPIs to inform and support decisions that impact and improve business performance.

HR Business Partner Requirements:

1. Previous HR experience, applying HR practices pragmatically and efficiently.
2. A vibrant and engaging style with the ability to work at a fast pace with high energy.
3. Credibility within their people and team leadership profile.
4. The knowledge and practical experience of people management processes and procedures including performance management, training and development, remuneration and benefits, and employee relations.
5. Knowledge and experience of TUPE.
6. A self-starter profile – someone who loves to make things happen.
7. Sound listening skills, offering robust advice and guidance.
8. The ability to travel between 2/3 sites a day to accommodate business needs. Ideally, be able to drive.

Benefits:

• Term time only (39 weeks)
• Remote / Field based role
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension
• Access to wellbeing support
• Travel costs included

If you have a naturally engaging style, enjoy helping to bring about positive change, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our client offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to work with a very passionate and driven team.

If you have the skills and experience required, please send your CV today as a WORD document, including your postcode so we can ensure reasonable commute times.