Assistant Hr Business Partner

Building a sustainable tomorrow

​​​​​BAM Ventures UK is recruiting an Assistant HR Business Partner to support the BAM FM Business.

The role will be based from our office in Bristol with a requirement to also cover responsibilities in the Western, Midlands and Southern operational regions for BAM FM.

This is a full time role with mix of office, site and home hybrid working, but regular travel to be expected. A driving license is desirable.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner/HR Director for the Segment the Assistant HRBP will play a key role in supporting the delivery and implementation of the Segment People Strategy which also supports both the divisional and Segment purpose, vision, mission and overall objectives.
The Assistant HRBP alongside the HRBP will partner the operational teams within the business unit whilst working collaboratively with the wider People team to inform and then in turn drive delivery of key areas of focus with the CoE’s and wider People function.
To provide guidance and support to help to shape positive change, supporting the delivery of people-based solutions, as well as challenging and focusing on adaptive people practices which are aligned to the wider People strategy.

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Your mission

• Advise and support on all HR matters including performance management, employee relations, absence management and organisation design.
• Provide advice and support to employees and managers during change, anticipate barriers and obstacles and working to remove them.
• Support key negotiations with trade unions, works councils and employee forums, on a range of employee relations issues.
• Supporting managers with recruitment, succession, retention, early career and high potential development designed to improve diversity and business performance.
• Support and advise on the governance of people related policy and process
• Act as a partner to the business unit operational teams, working collaboratively with managers to deliver HR initiatives within their business area to support the delivery of the Segment and business unit strategy, plans and objectives.
• Coach managers to help to build a culture aligned to our values and associated behaviours, which are also focussed on trust, respect and fairness, support diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and employee engagement.
• Working closely with People Services and the CoE’s day-to-day to deliver an effective and efficient HR service to the business including supporting the embedding of initiatives, processes and procedures.
• In collaboration with the People Services team, use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of policies, procedures and strategy.
• Continuously drive improvements in systems, policies and procedures through external market trends, insight and internal best practice.
• With other members of the management and People team to cultivate the environment of BAM being a ‘great place to work.’
• Provide guidance and support to managers on the planning, implementation and administration of training plans, actively encouraging a culture of learning and development, including working with managers to effectively drive the Perform and Develop process.
• Keep up to date with external HR and industry trends and best practise.

• Work closely with the HR Director [HR Lead] and HRBP as appropriate within the Segment to implement the Segment People strategy and plan, supporting the UK&I People strategy.
• Work closely with the management team within the business unit to deliver the People strategy.
• Implementation, monitoring and reporting against performance metrics enabling sound decision making within the business unit and contribute to consistent decision making within the Segment.
• Promoting the capture of best practice and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in People based project work within the Segment and wider UK&I function.

Who are we looking for?

• A operational HR professional and previous experience in operating as an HR advisor or developing capability in this area and can demonstrate delivering and supporting the development of people-based solutions. Ideally you will have previous experience in supporting organisational change and employee relations exposure.
• A passion for all people related topics and will have demonstrable experience of applying policies, procedures and employment legislation, as well as supporting the development of policies and procedures and HR related projects.
• Effective communication and influencing skills and will develop relationships with ease to enable you to influence.
• Competent user of Excel and other business tools.
• You will have committed to your own personal development and will either be or seeking to become CIPD qualified, hold an alternative relevant professional qualification, or be working towards this.

• Supports and is an advocate of the business and People strategy and ensures outcomes are relevant to these.

• A focus on outcomes and improvement – actively focused on achieving results and objectives.
• Taking or initiating action at one’s own initiative, without being directed or encouraged by others.
• Identifying problems and tracking down potential causes; recognising important information and establishing a link between different data sets; drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on the available information; summarising outcomes and reporting against performance metrics.

• Persuasiveness and negotiation – persuading others of a certain point of view and trying to reach agreement by using negotiation skills.
• Co-ownership - making an active contribution to achieving a joint result or solution, even where concessions may have to be accepted to reach agreement.

What’s in it for you?

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation.

In addition to an attractive salary we offer a significant benefits package including an company car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 25 days holiday (increases with length of service), holiday purchase scheme, gym subsidy and BAM social club membership.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Your work environment

People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial.

We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

Our recruitment process, what you need to know?

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bristol

Reference ID: 17556
Expected start date: 15/04/2024