HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) - Maternity Cover

Location:

Belfast

Workplace:

Hybrid

The opportunity:

The HR Business Partner - Contract (12 months) will play an essential part in working with key stakeholders to ensure that the People agenda is at the forefront of what we do. The role-holder will serve as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues, act as an employee champion and change agent. They will assess and anticipate HR-related needs and seek to develop integrated solutions.

The individual will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the Firm's objectives.

Main responsibilities:

• Coach, support & challenge managers in delivering the people agenda, developing themselves and their teams in line with Firm policy
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, drive high performance, and increase productivity and retention
• Maintain and review HR policies in line with relevant legislation, including introducing newer, innovative policies
• Provide support and guidance on structure changes, role changes, grading, and benchmarking
• Support with the implementation of the Investors in People action plans
• Support day-to-day operational processes to ensure an efficient and positive people experience
• Assist with the compilation and review of the monthly payroll file
• Produce reports for senior stakeholders and influence data-driven decisions
• Provide accurate, timely, and practical advice on all HR & employee relations matters, ensuring best practice processes are delivered, which are in alignment with Northern Ireland employment legislation; Partner with the legal department as needed/required
• Support with the administration and promotion of the benefits offering

Skills and experience:

• An undergraduate degree with a 2.1 classification or above
• CIPD qualified
• Strong experience in an HR Generalist role, ideally within a global professional services organization
• In-depth working knowledge and understanding of HR legislation, principles, policies, and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and able to exercise good judgment
• Confident communicator
• Strong client service ethos and delivery focus
• A flexible approach to adapt the role to meet current and future business needs
• Proficient in Excel (experience in performing reconciliations across HR systems)
• Commercial understanding and ability to translate business goals into HR priorities
• Influencing and presentation skills to establish senior-level credibility
• Strong client relationship skills with the ability to manage the diversity of multiple leader relationships and serve their needs without compromising service levels
• Able to build rapport at all levels
• Able to develop solutions to a wide range of highly complex problems, requiring creativity and innovation
• Collaborative approach, effectively working with others to achieve team success