People Partner (Maternity Cover)

We're look for a People Partner to join the EMEA People function here at Assembly Global to cover a maternity leave. Reporting to the Head of People this role will give the right person the perfect amount of exposure to all aspects of a thriving People function. You will be expected to be a key part of the Assembly Journey, collaborating with teams and finding innovative solutions to the way we work.

Who we are

Assembly Global brings together data, talent & tech to deliver global omnichannel media + business, technology and data consulting solutions that help brands change as fast as the world around them. Our Clients are global & are at the progressive edge of business, people & culture. They are the best brands on the planet & include Nike, Diesel, Aesop.

They are ambitious & committed & they look to us for partnership, inspiration, expertise & magic. In us, they find a true match for their vision, passion & commitment.

What do we look for?

We look for the Visionaries & the Pioneers, the Curious-Minded & the Game Changers.

Where others lean away from change, we push ourselves towards it. We don’t just solve today’s problems…we look to the future to suss out fixes for tomorrow’s.

We are an eclectic bunch. We have data scientists who eat, sleep & dream in data. We have behaviouralists with a sideline in DJing techno. We have ex-footballers turned coders. We speak 20 different languages, most of them human. You could not find a more dynamic bunch.

We Lean In. We are passionate about the power of data & insight & tech & communications. We look out for each other. We volunteer together. We care about leaving the world in a better place. We coach, we mentor, we teach &, in turn, every day is a learning opportunity for us too.

This role is perfect for you if you want to the opportunity to make a difference, you have extensive knowledge and previous experience of complex ER cases, you can easily identify challenges and implement soloutions (both in the People Team and in the wider business), all whilst being willing to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in to the thick of it!

Responsibiliities:

• This role will be hands-on and involved in the day to day running of the London People Team but you will be expected to get involved in People projects across the business
• Opportunities and expectations to get involved in exciting projects across Europe, and to work with the Global team
• You will be required to build excellent relationships with your stakeholders fast
• Be willing to adjust and tailor your partnering approach based on the stakeholder, situation and possible desired impact
• Support line managers in addressing and resolving complex employee relations issues
• Advising on the people implications of organisational change, making recommendations on sound advice and thoughtful process
• Support the Head of Learning & Development on the implementation of new initiatives
• Intelligence-gathering of good people management practices internally and externally
• Use data to make insightful recommendations to the line managers, the wider business and the Head of People
• Work with the wider People Team to help create solutions, policies, initiatives and ways of working that help us to find, keep and grow exceptional talent
• You will be responsible for connecting, understand and problem solving in a number of environments
• You will also have at least one direct report, so will be a skilled mentor, problem solver and have the ability to support a highly operational people/admin team

Requirements

• Ideally have an operational HR background
• CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD qualification
• Be passionate about & experienced in, organisational and people performance
• You must be engaged with and thrive working in an ever-changing environment
• Be data-centric and able to assimilate data effectively
• Have clear communication and presentation skills
• Be energetic, determined and proactive
• Hands-on, completer/finisher
• EMEA exposure would be of benefit but not essential

Benefits

In return for your enthusiasm and expertise, we’ll reward you with an enviable range of benefits that include, 24 days holiday a year (increasing by 1 day/year to a max of 30 with every year of service), a day of birthday leave, early finish Fridays, pension, life assurance, enhanced parental leave and access to perkbox.

Equal Opportunities

Assembly is an advocate for equal opportunity in the workplace. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability and gender identity. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Social and Environmental Responsibility

At Assembly, we have a responsibility to bring impact into our every day. This means we must always look for ways in which to be conscious citizens in our roles to support society and environmental sustainability. We encourage employees to; be a conscious citizen by actively participating in our organisation's sustainability efforts, help us promote environmentally friendly practices within the workplace, collaborate with community organisations and stakeholders to support initiatives aligned with our company's values, participate in volunteer activities that benefit the community. Employees are also encouraged to make suggestions and evaluate our business practices to identify areas for improvement in social and environmental performance. Employees at Assembly demonstrate commitment to sustainability and inclusivity in their actions and behaviours.