HR Business Partner

Description:

Our client is a manufacturing business based in West Yorkshire, we have a fantastic opportunity for an HR Business Partner who will be will be responsible in supporting the delivery of the HR strategy across the business.
 
The purpose of the role is to provide advice and support to Managers on people issues ensuring consistency is applied at all times and that all decisions taken are in line with legislation alongside agreed policies and procedures.  Act as a point of contact for all general day to day HR issues relating to the site.  All work requires the need for a high degree of confidentiality, accuracy, and the ability to work to their optimum in a demanding environment.   
 
Working hours:
Mon - Thurs            8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri                          8:30am – 13:30pm
 
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package
 
Key responsibilities

Support the business to ensure all people driven activities are conducted in line with employment legislation and best practice.
Ensure that all site specific and Company policies and procedures are communicated.
Provide advice on HR issues in accordance with company policies/ procedures and relevant employment legislation.
Ensure all recruitment and selection processes are conducted in line with best practice.
Provide support to line managers in relation to discipline and grievance issues as appropriate and ensure a HR presence throughout the relevant procedure.
Provide guidance on maternity/paternity leave and flexible working requests.
Manage the site absence control procedure including all administration ensuring a consistent approach across all employees.
Management of our on-site Agency provider to ensure fulfilment of vacancies and review compliance.
In conjunction with the Department Manager implement the HR Strategy for the site and undertake ad-hoc projects as and when required.
Carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably be requested.
Production of MI and statistical analysis.
Contribute to the successful achievement of the health & safety strategy.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and protocols within the workplace.Key Skills

Coaching, development and organisational skills.
Strong relationship builder with ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.
Thrive in a busy pressurised environment.
Have a flexible approachable and work well in a small cross functional team.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Effective IT skills particularly Excel.
Strong motivational skills.
Experience of dealing with HR/people issues (disciplines, grievances, performance management etc).
Able to multi-task and prioritise own workload in line with the needs of the department.
Good knowledge of employment law. 
Preferable Experience

2 years + experience in a similar role in a manufacturing company and ideally a unionised environment 
Preferred qualifications

CIPD qualified or alternatively 5 years + operating at a similar level within an organisation