People Partner

Are you an experienced HR Advisor looking to join a supportive People team?

Supporting a portfolio of Orwell s teams and departments across Suffolk and its border counties, you have the capacity and scope to influence a positive difference for some of the most vulnerable people living in Orwell s properties and services.

Our team of People Partners works in partnership with all leaders and colleagues within their portfolio and is supported by Talent Acquisition and Learning and Development teams, project support and experienced Administrators. Our People Partners coach our leaders on a broad range of people related topics, with a focus on engagement, employee lifecycle, and all aspects of positive employee relations.

Our People Partners work collaboratively with our leaders who attract, develop, and retain colleagues with fantastic knowledge and skills plus the behaviours which bring our values to life every day. It s important that our People Partners spend time with the leaders (and colleagues) in their portfolio (across our operating area) to truly understand the context of each area of our organisation, build and maintain effective working relationships and use their professional knowledge, expertise and reliable data to influence sound decision making.

Our People Partners also get involved in the delivery of initiatives across the organisation such as the exciting implementation of our new HR system and colleague wellbeing.Discover a fulfilling career where your values align with our mission. Join our dynamic team committed to excellence, integrity, and innovation. Embrace a culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Your role will be more than a job it's an opportunity to contribute to something meaningful. If you prioritise integrity, teamwork, and a positive impact, apply now to be part of a community that values your individuality and welcomes your dedication to making a difference.

Key responsibilities:

• Build effective and sustainable partnerships by working collaboratively with leaders acting as an integral partner to the business areas within your portfolio
• Provide leaders and colleagues with consistent and compliant end-to-end employee relations advice
• Ensure all areas of the employee lifecycle are a positive experience to improve retention and promote the Orwell brand
• Analyse people data and partner with leaders to identify areas for continuous improvement
• Role model People and Culture best practice and behaviours by coaching leaders to make effective people decisions.

Our ideal People Partner will:

• Have great attention to detail
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be patient, resilient, an active listener, have empathy and the confidence to deal with conflict
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to adapt to challenging situations and people with a flexible communication style
• Be committed to their own continuing professional development

• Develop strong relationships to achieve positive outcomes

Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum of CIPD Level 5 essential (CIPD level 7 Advanced Award/Certificate/Diploma in Human Resources or working towards, is desirable) - we can support you to progress your CIPD qualifications
• A level or equivalent, is desirable
• 5 GCSEs grades 9 4 or equivalent including English and Maths, is essential
• Proven experience as an HR Assistant or equivalent role is essential
• Experience as an HR Advisor is desirable
• Advising and implementing policy and procedures, is desirable
• Advising on general people matters, is essential
• Using HR software to best effect, is desirable
• Full clean driving licence

More reasons to apply

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays with opportunity to buy more
• Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out, gym memberships, cinema tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more )
• Onsite parking
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card membership fees apply
• Autonomy and freedom to manage own workload
• Wellbeing programme
• Reward and recognition awards
• Great continuing professional development with opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Pool cars available for business travel

Interviews: Thursday 28th March 2024