
hr business partner Burnley, England
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a focused HR Business Partner to join our growing team in Burnley.
The successful candidate will be analytical, able to lead change through project management, with a can-do attitude.
Main duties (not limited to)
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leaders, providing advice and guidance on all aspects of HR practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals, resulting in improved employee engagement and organisational performance.
- Drive talent management initiatives such as performance management and succession planning while working closely with the Talent Acquisition Partner on recruitment and onboarding to attract, retain and develop talent.
- Initiate and support with professional development iniatives such as graduate schemes and apprenticeship programmes, maintaining effective relationships with external bodies, including industry bodies and training organisations and providers.
- Lead employee relations activities, ensuring compliance with employment law and regulations, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
- Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance the skills and capabilities of employees and Managers, supporting growth and organisational effectiveness .
- Manage the annual appraisal process and work closely with managers to set goals, assess performance and drive individual and team development.
- Manage the engagement survey, driving action plans that support continuous improvement and support an effective engagement strategy.
- Establish and manage the ‘employee voice’ with deliverable objectives.
- Conduct analysis of HR KPIs and data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement, contributing to evidence based decision making and strategic planning.
- Support change management initiatives, by providing expertise in communication, consultation and employee engagement.
- Serve as trusted advisor to employees, offering guidance on HR policies, procedures and employee benefits, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction and wellbeing.
- Carry out and support with generalist HR activities.
- Keep informed of industry trends and best practices in HR management, proactively recommending and implementing innovative approaches to drive continuous improvement.
About you
Relationship management, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels- Business management, including financial management and strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication, including active listening, for determining business goals and suggesting ways to achieve them through human resource initiatives
- Logic, analytics and problem-solving for evaluating business metrics and determining ways to improve results
- Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes
- CIPD qualified
