Hr Business Partner

We are searching for a HR Business Partner to join our People Team! This is a great role for an inspirational individual, supporting a high-growth business in the field of residential property management. You will support the Head of HR and Head of Learning & Culture in carrying out key activities in support of the end-to-end employee journey, ensuring we inspire our colleagues to ‘stay and grow with us'.

This role will be based in Manchester with some travel across a small national footprint.

What do we offer?

• £38,000 - £48,000 per annum
• We offer amazing benefits such as enhanced family leave policies, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, Pet lovers Friday, enhanced sick pay, study support and much much more.
• We also offer enhanced annual leave including your birthday day off and a day off when you buy your house - we believe that you deserve to celebrate special moments with your loved ones. Family always comes first at ub!

What will you do?

• Working with the existing People team like glue, so we grow in a structured way and meet our own strategic priorities, with fairness and consistency at its heart.
• Supporting the Senior Leadership team and all managers and communities, becoming fully immersed in a business area, so the people strategy meets their needs and initiatives are truly embedded.
• Oversight of Employee Relations activity within business area, supporting the upskilling of the management population, effective handling of ER cases with a focus on identifying potential risks to the business and working alongside the ER Manager to navigating the best outcome.
• Supporting the L&D team to meet learning needs, delivering initiatives regionally, or promoting good attendance and involvement.
• Acting as an ambassador and champion of the values (HIPPEE – H – hardworking, I - Innovative, P – Passionate, P – Professional, E – Effective E - Engaging), keeping the urbanbubble culture alive as we grow.
• Supporting the People team to embed the business’ wellbeing and DE&I agenda, ensuring it drives impact and is ‘felt.’
• Working alongside the Head of HR and Head of Learning & Culture to understand any up-and-coming initiatives and create a plan to land these effectively within each business area.
• Working alongside the Head of HR and Head of Learning & Culture in the development of a localised People Agenda, which is fit for purpose and supports the divisional strategy to capitalise on its business potential through it's people. 
• Reviewing people data using Power BI and HR system reporting to identify risks and make a positive contribution and change to the businesses in delivering operational excellence through our people.
• Acting as a trusted partner attending monthly management meetings and localised events. Positively contributing to the business mission through delivery of presentations, supporting People related activities and providing opportunities for shared collaboration.
• Coaching line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced.
• Working alongside all central support teams to understand and underpin new change initiatives, key projects, or activities in each business area. 
• Providing insights into localised requirements back to the People team, with a view to enhance the experience for our people.

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What are we looking for?

• Previous experience of the full spectrum of the employee lifecycle in depth, a well-versed people and development professional.
• Senior level experience in complex ER case management, employment law is a strong point.
• CIPD qualified, level 5 or above 
• A solution orientated mindset, a resilient individual, with the ability to work accurately at pace and cope with change and ambiguity.
• The ability to engage and positively influence internal & external stakeholders, to drive change and support growth.
• Strong planning and organisational skills – with an ability to appropriately re-prioritise and change to meet deadlines.
• The ability to inspire, motivate, coach and develop people.
• Good IT skills with knowledge of MS Office.

urbanbubble requires people who are professional, hard-working, innovative, passionate, who are effective in their roles and who truly engage with the customer. We are an equal opportunity employer, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.