Assistant Hr Business Partner

Assistant HR Business Partner

Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required (Hybrid Working)

GBP30,013.79 per annum (Based on 32 hrs per week)

Temporary Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Part-Time (32 Hours per week)

Do you have a passion for Human Resources?

Are you an experienced HR professional who can assist and provide support to a HR Business partnering team, if so, then this fixed term role, could be ideal for your next career move?

You will act as the first point of contact for inbound employee relation queries, produce monthly and ad hoc management information and assist in the delivery of providing professional, customer focussed employees relations support and advice to a Group of employees who are committed to improving the lives of their customers. You ll work as part of a large People Services department and assist in the development and delivery of our People Services strategy.

This role will require a working knowledge of generalist HR issues, along with excellent communication skills and experience of providing HR support. You will benefit from delivering in a highly varied role, adding value to our People Services function. Included within this will be:

• Acting as the first point of contact for inbound employee relations queries and processing all required administration.

• Manage your own case load, collaborating with a team of managers, directors, and senior stakeholders.

• Supporting the HR Business Partners with complex casework including complex change management programs such as large-scale consultations and TUPE s

• Be present in investigatory, disciplinary, capability and grievance meetings, as and when required to note take and to support the HR Business Partners.

• Play a key role in the absence management process whilst working closely with the wider team.

Ideally, you will have prior experience of generalist HR within a HR / People Services function and be confident in providing advice.

The role is offered up to 12 months on a fixed term, hybrid basis, contracted to 32 hours per week. To us, this means homeworking with an expectation of some travel across our geography (Boston, Peterborough, and Rushden offices) for team meetings and training. Here at the Longhurst Group, we always have our customers in mind. We work to consistently improve their lives, in which this position will play a huge part

If this sounds like an opportunity to obtain some valuable experience, then please apply today.

What you receive from us

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata to contracted hours)

• Pension Scheme

• Life Cover (as part of pension scheme membership)

• Health Care Cash Plan

• Free Eye Tests

• Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities.

• Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave.

• Employee Assistance programme

• Wellbeing Support

• Free flu vaccinations

• Carers Networking Group a platform to support Unpaid Carers

How to apply

Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV s will be treated as a direct application.

Vetting Requirements

The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day.

Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities.

We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group.