HR Business Partner - 6mth FTC

Overview

We are seeking a proactive HR Business Partner to join our Specialty business area on a 6 month FTC. This role is pivotal in managing client relationships within our Specialty insurance sectors, ensuring tailored HR solutions that align with business objectives. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable with operational tasks and strategic HR business partnering, driving initiatives that support our Specialty business units. Experience in a fast paced environment is essential, with a customer centric approach that enhances our Specialty offerings. While an insurance background is not necessary, experience in sectors such as banking, retail, or FMCG would be advantageous.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence and shape HR strategies within a leading global organisation. You will play a key role in fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, contributing to the growth and success of our specialty business area. If you are ready to make a significant impact and advance your career in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that support organisational goals.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage escalated Employee Relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
• Support talent management initiatives, including succession planning and leadership development.
• Analyse HR metrics to identify trends and develop solutions to improve employee engagement and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR business partnering within a fast paced environment.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders, and think on your feet.
• CIPD qualification, preferably level 7.
• Experience contributing to compensation and reward strategies.
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisational skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contribution.
• Life insurance up to 4x basic annual salary, with option to top up to 10x.
• Income protection covering up to 50% of annual income, with top up options.
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.
• Three fully paid volunteering days per year.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company shares at a discount.
• Share incentive plan, HMRC approved and tax effective.
• Critical illness cover.
• Discounted gym membership with access to over 3,000 gyms nationally.
• Season ticket loan.
• Access to a discounted voucher portal.
• Emergency back up family care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gallagher is a Living Wage employer and a Disability Confident employer. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and oppose any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of our business.