People & Culture Business Partner
- Hounslow, Greater London
- £40,000-45,000 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
As a vital connection with our Research and Development department of around 60 people, you will:
- Build Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with line managers, meeting regularly to advise and coach on employee issues.
- Data Analysis: Provide insightful analysis to inform data dashboards, regular reports, and workforce development plans.
- Drive Performance: Foster a culture of positive performance through effective engagement and talent management.
- Talent Development: Lead the embedding of departmental skills matrices and map career pathways to nurture potential talent.
- Casework Management: Undertake casework, including leading investigations and facilitating informal resolutions.
- Recruitment Coordination: Manage recruitment and talent management initiatives within the department, supported by the wider People and Culture team.
- Training Design: Design and deliver training focused on enhancing managerial skills for small groups.
- Future Planning: Assess current and future management capabilities to inform company strategy and structure.
- Program Participation: Actively participate in company-wide People and Culture programs, driving employee satisfaction and our commitments as a certified B Corp.
- Policy Development: Contribute to the review and development of company policies and procedures.
To thrive in this role, you will:
- Build trust and rapport with specialist technology leaders.
- Bring experience from a Business Partner or Senior Advisor level.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of People and Culture best practices, employment law, and effective management approaches.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, tailored to your audience.
- Show confidence in problem-solving and conflict resolution, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
- Have a background in engineering or technology environments.
- Be adept at designing and maintaining skills matrices or programs that identify and develop career potential.
- Commit to delivering complex programs while engaging key stakeholders across specialisms.
- Possess strong analytical and reporting skills to track employee and project performance.
- Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Act as a fair and neutral people professional in coordinating investigations and casework.
- Hold a CIPD Level 5 qualification or equivalent.
- Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum.
- Full-Time Position: 37.5 hours per week.
- Flexible Working: Option to work remotely one day a week.
- Impactful Role: Play a crucial part in enhancing employee experience and organisation culture.