Assistant HR Business Partner

The Assistant HR Business Partner will provide HR support and assistance to the HR Operations team, give advice and guidance to managers and staff, and build effective working relationships with managers to influence and support them in achieving their objectives.

Requirements

• CIPD qualified or working towards this with experience of working effectively in a complex organisation
• A proven track record of providing clear, balanced advice and guidance on HR issues
• Experience of working successfully with Senior Managers on complex HR issues
• Experience of working in a HR department in a customer focused organisation, proactively facilitating and leading change
• Significant experience of casework management; disciplinary, grievance, attendance and well-being, conduct and performance
• Up-to-date employment law knowledge, practical application on case management and ability to apply and implement process and policy change
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding and experience in applying employee relations and employment practices in order to manage employee issues
• Ability to interpret financial, people and performance data and commentaries
• Ability to review and challenge content provided by other team members and local HR teams
• Understanding of the Directorate's objectives and priorities
• Able to integrate external sources of data where necessary (e.g. using CIPD /ACAS websites)
• Persuade others using straightforward and simple techniques, clearly communicate work requirements even if these are technical, complex or contentious and create challenge to views of others if appropriate, in turn explaining own position with evidence when challenge
• Evaluates current situation based on previous experience; identifies advanced implications/conclusions from the logical analysis of a complex situation or issue