Regional Hr Business Partner

Regional HR Business Partner

Up to £45,000

We are building an organisation fit for growth and therefore are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner to join our People Team. This role will play a pivotal part in collaborating with managers and leaders to provide pragmatic HR guidance and support.

Driving performance, engagement, and organisational success across various functions, you’ll become a trusted advisor, guiding and coaching stakeholders to lead high-performing teams whilst aligning People strategies with organisation objectives.

What your new role will look like

• Deliver People solutions aligned to organisational objectives to foster talent development, succession planning, retention of key employees, and building a diverse workforce and talent pipeline.

• Accountable for the end-to-end employee lifecycle, working closely with the relevant specialists in the wider People team ensuring adherence to policies and procedures and People best practice.

• Partner with designated stakeholders to give clear, practical advice, guidance & coaching on employment policies. Understand the commercial risks associated with ER cases with the ability to make recommendations based on business risk.

• Manage complex ER issues through to successful conclusion in line with best practice and compliance with UK employment law.

• Proactively work with stakeholders to resolve People related concerns e.g. absence.

• One size doesn’t fit all in our services, you will work with stakeholders to co-create a People Plan for each designated service and business area you are responsible for. The plan will champion excellent care quality standards for those in our care.

• Lead on and support People Change initiatives, and ensure appropriate focus is given to key business projects and priorities allocated to you.

Candidate profile

• CIPD level 7 qualification (or equivalent).

• Proven HRBP experience

• UK employment law knowledge and core knowledge aligned with the CIPD profession map.

• Extensive HR generalist background encompassing the full Employee Lifecycle.

• Demonstrated Business acumen and commercial understanding, translating business requirements into actionable People related activities.

• Curious mindset with a desire to explore latest HR thinking and how this may be applied at AWW to drive business success.

• Appreciation of data with the ability to analyse data to build recommendations and decisions.

• Proven track record of building strong and credible relationships with stakeholders.

• Able to influence and challenge constructively and confidently in the face of opposition.

Working at A Wilderness Way you’ll receive.

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday.

• Annual Leave: You will receive 33 days per annum; our holiday year runs from March to February.

• Additional leave: at 2 years and 5 years’ service.

• Training Academy: An in-depth induction and welcome programme.

• Bonuses: A bonus of £1000 every time you successfully refer a friend.

• Pension: Auto enrolment into our Company pension.

• Recognition Awards: Our monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards celebrate you and your team’s success.

• Your Wellbeing: Excellent health and wellbeing benefits via Medicash and Aviva including Private Medical Insurance, an employee assistance programme; a cash back healthcare plan that offers discounts on optical, dental, and a range of complimentary therapies; 24/7 access to a virtual GP, and other lifestyle apps to support your wellbeing and discounted gym memberships.

• Life Assurance: of 2 times annual salary.

• Discounts: A range of discount schemes with access to savings on high street brands, restaurants, cinemas, and other leisure outlets, including local businesses following feedback from our employees.

This post will require travel; therefore, a car driver is essential.

The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification to be offered this post.

A Wilderness Way is one of the country’s leading providers of residential care, health and education for children who have suffered trauma and exploitation. We have a commitment to safeguarding Children. All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes proof of identity will be required. We are an equal opportunities employer.