HR Business Partner

Location : Milton Keynes
Job type : Contract
Salary : £43K + Benefits
Reference : JOB-2262

We are looking for a HR Business Partner in Milton Keynes to start ASAP for a fixed contract of 12 months. 

As a HR Business Partner you will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. 

Main responsibilities 

  • Provide pragmatic guidance while acting as coach and sounding board to Senior Managers and driving the UK HR strategy.

  • Support the implementation of global, European and UK specific initiatives on change management, performance management, reward, resource planning etc.

  • Work within UK HR Team to design and implement local initiatives and people management processes to develop culture and employee engagement.

  • Manage all ER cases across allocated division, overseeing end to end processes for performance management, disciplinary and grievance cases.

  • Advise on the legal implications of proposed actions relating to ER cases and offer guidance on commercially sound alternative approaches and/or outcomes.

  • Develop and deliver manager coaching sessions regarding new initiatives and communication.

  • Deliver coaching for overseas and cross - functional line managers to ensure consistency and alignment for UK employees within the global, matrix organisation.

  • Manage resource plans within target FTE for responsible areas including cost analysis and reduction measures.

  • Coordinate with Centres of Excellence regarding total reward, people and talent development and mobility assignments.

  • Coach and advise line managers and employees regarding maternity, paternity and parental leave cases including advice on leave, pay and HSE implications.

  • Deliver HR metrics, strategy and ER updates at UK Divisional meetings.

What are we looking for?

  • This role would suit a Generalist HR specialist

  • Experience within Engineering environment desirable

  • Ability to influence and challenge key stakeholders where necessary

  • Excellent communication skills with all levels of an organisation

  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills

  • Ability to adapt and manage changing priorities

  • Knowledge of Workday would be an advantage

  • Experience working with remote team and with overseas Shared Service Centre


What is it in for you?

  • 25 days holiday (increasing with length of service)

  • Private Healthcare and Digital GP access

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Access to Mental Health First Aiders

  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

  • Enhanced Company Sick Pay

  • Company Pension (5% ER)

  • Group Income Protection

  • Group Life Assurance 4 x salary

  • Reward & Recognition platform, including employee discounts

  • Cycle 2 Work scheme

  • Candidate Referral Scheme

  • Access to company learning centre

If this feels like you, please APPLY NOW, we would love to hear from you