Human Resources Business Partner
The role
What you'll do
- Act as a strategic partner to leaders in the business, providing data-driven advice and ethical guidance on all aspects of HR practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals, resulting in improved employee engagement and organisational performance.
- Leverage people analytics and insights to measure the impact of these strategies and ensure accountability for outcomes.
- Drive talent management initiatives such as performance management and succession planning while working closely with the Talent Acquisition Partner on recruitment and onboarding to attract, retain and develop talent.
- Initiate and support with professional development iniatives such as graduate schemes and apprenticeship programmes, maintaining effective relationships with external bodies, including industry bodies and training organisations and providers.
- Lead employee relations activities, ensuring compliance with employment law and regulations, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Adopt a proactive approach to early intervention, coaching leaders to resolve issues before escalation.
- Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance the skills and capabilities of employees and Managers, supporting growth and organisational effectiveness.
- Champion leadership capability and accountability by designing training that drives behaviour change and cultural alignment.
- Manage the annual appraisal process and work closely with managers to set goals, assess performance and drive individual and team development.
- Establish and enhance the ‘employee voice’, using engagement surveys to drive action plans with tangible deliverables to strengthen culture and leadership, ensuring feedback mechanisms are data-informed, transparent, and result in measurable change.
- Conduct analysis of HR KPIs and data to identify trends, patterns and areas for improvement, contributing to evidence-based decision making and strategic planning. Partner with leaders to address root causes.
- Act as a cultural champion during period of change and transformation, ensuring HR contributes visibly to organisational adaptability and resilience.
- Serve as trusted advisor to employees, offering guidance on HR policies, procedures and employee benefits, ensuring a high level of employee satisfaction and wellbeing
Carry out and support with generalist HR activities while continuously seeking process improvements. - Keep informed of industry trends and best practices, proactively recommending and implementing innovative approaches. Benchmarking HR performance against external standards to maintain a high-impact function.
What you'll need
- Relationship management skills, especially at managerial and stakeholder levels.
- Business acumen, including financial acumen and strategic planning.
- Verbal and written communication, including active listening for understanding business goals and providing HR solutions that will achieve them.
- Logic, analytics and problem-solving for evaluating business metrics and determining ways to improve results.
- Comprehensive understanding of employment laws, including inclusion and diversity programmes.
- Comprehensive understanding of the industry, focus area and business trends.
What you'll get
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Pension (6% employer contribution)
- Annual profit share
- Discounted gym membership
- Free fruit & coffee machines
- Subsidised vending machines
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
What we do
At VEKA, we are more than just a workplace; we are a global community of passionate individuals dedicated to excellence. We are innovators, constantly pushing boundaries to shape the future of our industry. We are collaborators, creating a culture of teamwork, accountability and mutual support. We are committed to the growth and development of our people because we believe that when our employees thrive, so does our organisation.
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VEKA embraces diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us in cultivating a workplace that celebrates individuality and promotes collaboration.