The Opportunity Reporting to the Snr Human Resources Business Consultant, this role will support the delivery of our overall people strategy and business goals. The successful candidate will be responsible for partnering with designated areas of the business to provide guidance of key people matters such as talent management, employment law, employee engagement and change management topics. Working closely with business stakeholders, this role will partner with the wider HR team to help execute on people related topics to support the achievement of business goals. This role will also provide support where required to our wider project governance and risk within HR. Key Responsibilities Responsible for providing HR support across a range of HR topics including talent management, talent acquisition, employment law, employee relations, employee engagement, benefits, HR Operations, change management and HR processes. Provide support for the Snr Human Resources Business Consultant in addition to supporting line managers and designated teams on general queries and guidance. Working closely with people managers to provide guidance and direction to ensure consistent application of and adherence to people related policies and procedures. Partner with the Integrated Talent Management and Organisational Development areas to identify and support employee development and organisational development needs. Assist in development and implementation of HR policy and procedures Provides HR process consultation and recommendations regarding performance management and compensation including supporting the annual performance management cycle. Support/lead and influence change management initiatives to meet business requirements. Support our people sustainability ambitions including internal skill development and mobility to better future proof our people. Support functions to consider current and future workforce demographics, skills, and capabilities. Develop strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention to bridge these gaps. Manage/support the HR workstreams of HR and business projects where required including acting as a support to HR Project Governance. Data preparation and analysis to provide recommendations for relevant meetings, e.g. on workforce composition. Responsible for ensuring key metrics and reports are provided in a timely manner to support overall inisght and oversight. Provide support for HR Risk including in the area of data as well as first line testing. Partnering with the broader HR team, this role will be a key support to ensuring a strong overall culture exists, one that creates an environment in which all our employees feel included. Supports initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall employee experience and employee engagement i.e. driving actions following employee engagement surveys. Working with the HR Operations and talent management teams, this role is responsible for ensuring that all relevant HR processes such as role changes etc are completed in a timely manner to maintain a strong employee experience. Model behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values. Provide guidance and support for team members. Take action to manage own personal development and encourage others to do the same. Internally Focused - The role core deliverables are to delivering service to and support internal clients, usually the line manager or employee level. This role may involve partnering or supporting others in their efforts to deliver on our promise. Your Skills and Experience A HR related qualification is beneficial HR related experience is required with generalist experience an advantage Evidence of further development in business partnering skill areas such as employment law etc. Strong communication, collaboration and relationship building skills necessary Ability to multi task and manage deadlines Additional Information If you value an exciting and varied working environment and meet the above requirements, then we are looking forward to receiving your application. This role may be available both part or full-time. Please discuss with us the flexibility you may require. Closing date for applications is Friday 16thAug 2024. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before closing date. Please notify your current manager if you wish to apply to this position. In order to deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development. 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