HRBP / HR Professional, Bridgend, Salary up to £50k (depending on experience)

Overview:

Operating at senior HRO/HRBP level, you will support the management team (including all functional leaders and line management) in all HR matters, whilst overseeing the day-to-day HR function for all employees. You will play a crucial role in supporting the business, setting appropriate standards of performance, championing inclusion, and driving change through data analysis and HR best practice.

The Person:

• Qualified to Bachelor’s degree level in a related discipline is preferred but not essential
• CIPD qualified to level 5, as a minimum
• Minimum of 5 years of experience within a generalist HR role to be credible at a senior management level, preferably gained in a similar level position, with exposure to both manufacturing and commercial environments.
• Excellent IT literacy skills are essential in this role, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, with the ability to present accurate and timely reports.  HR information/Data base systems experience would be desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail; well organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  Ability to be methodical whilst working under pressure to meet strict deadlines is a must.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruitment, compensation and benefits practices, absence management, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, training and UK employment laws.
• Proactive problem solver with strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.  Ability to quickly acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and administrative practices related to these factors.

The Role:

• To support the HR Manager with the development and implementation of key HR initiatives for the business as a whole. Key areas to support will include:
• Recruitment and Selection.
• Training and Development - planning and organisation of activity together with related Performance Review system organisation and analysis.
• Consults with line management and workforce, providing HR guidance when appropriate (employment law, policy and procedures etc).
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• To work with other Department managers/supervisors to ensure adherence to HR systems, policies and procedures.
• To participate in the development and delivery of training programmes (internal and external).
• HR/payroll/time and attendance IT systems development and provision of suitable management information to support HR KPIs.
• To work as part of the team and implement improvement ideas. Provide information and analysis as required.
• Communication systems – to support Company initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant statutory/legal and Company requirements.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Recruitment and Selection of employees to budgeted timescales.
• Induction training programme development and implementation of a comprehensive Induction process for new joiners ensuring relevant documentation and equipment is issued and completed, together with the setting up employee files/database files and procedures are followed.
• Organisation of new joiners - issue of Job Descriptions (design or review as applicable), terms and conditions, maintain, improve and participate in selection process and subsequent employee induction programme.
• Maintenance of the computerised personnel data base to include accurate time and absence recording; Personnel administration – maintenance of employee personnel manual filing system.
• HR and Payroll IT systems: Development and maintenance - Improve efficiency and accuracy of both manual and electronic record keeping
• Time and Attendance/absence management – assist with the development and implementation of a new T&A system (from inception, through to training and implementation).
• Assist with month end tasks as and when required
• Assist with year-end audit tasks
• To ensure departmental procedures adhere to ISO Quality standards.
• Advises other Departments on availability/suitability of external courses supported by Training Authorisation Forms and Funding agreements as applicable. Administer any training related grant funding scheme documentation as required.
• Probationary review system and Performance Review system - ensure
• Personnel Administration - maintain computerised and manual records
• Systems maintenance for audit and re-accreditation purposes (ie Quality/SOX `audits
• Support/advice for other Departments/Employees
• Training needs identification. Development of Annual Training plans/budgets
• Training organisation/facilitation, delivery and evaluation. Co-ordinate internal and external training events in conjunction with performance review system, tracking of training matrices as well as on-going monitoring of quality of delivery.
• Support departmental 5 S activity
• Teamwork
• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Communication systems – internal and external
• Ensure adherence to Departmental systems and procedures
• To readily participate in any other projects, tasks and training as necessary readily suggesting improvements when identified
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate guidelines, regulations, laws, procedures and policies.

Interested in applying?  Please send a copy of your CV to: info@jkrecruit.co.uk