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Location

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Are you an established HR professional with a real passion for talent acquisition and employee relations? Take a closer look at BPA - a UK leader in the downstream energy sector - we might be just what you're looking for.

HR Business Partner (Hemel Hempstead) - 18 month Fixed Term Contract

What will you be doing?

As a HR Business Partner, you will provide HR advice and operational support services to employee’s and line managers on a wide range of HR matters including HR policies/procedures, employee benefits, employment legislation, recruitment and selection (strong focus), payroll, employee relations, as well as training and development.

You will oversee and ensure accurate HR and payroll administration is provided by the HR Administrator and provide support to the Director & General Manager and Leadership Team as required in the absence of the Head of HR & Business Support.

This role is offered on an 18 month Fixed Term Contract intended to cover the planned absence of the existing occupant, and facilitate a smooth transition before and after the period of absence.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment (Strong focus)

• Advise recruiting managers on BPA’s recruitment and selection process including the importance of inclusive recruitment practices.
• Fully manage the recruitment and selection process, including advertising, liaising with agencies and recruiting managers to shortlist candidates, interviewing, selection/offers, pre-recruitment and onboarding.
• Oversee the onboarding process including arranging internal inductions (including HR inductions) for all new employees.

Employee Relations

• Advise and coach line managers/employees on all employee relation matters including disciplinary practices, employee grievances and performance management / capability issues.
• Provide HR advice on all ER issues as defined by the HR Policies.
• Respond to ad-hoc enquiries from employees, managers and outside organisations regarding HR, pensions and payroll matters.
• Oversee and manage BPA’s Absence Management policy
• Oversee the new starter, leaver and retirement processes with the HR Administrator
• Manage BPA’s occupational health processes.

General

• Oversee and report HR KPI’s with the HR Administrator.
• Provide departmental support in the absence of the HR Administrator or Head of HR.
• Undertake ad-hoc HR projects.

What do we need from you?

• A passion for people, HR and recruitment.
• An understanding of diversity & inclusion principles to help create a diverse & inclusive workplace environment.
• CIPD – qualified (part or fully).
• Good knowledge of employment legislation.
• Proven recruitment experience in using job boards, shortlisting, screening and interviewing candidates.
• A willingness to travel as and when required (6 UK site) – hire car provided.
• Computer literate and numerate.
• A great collaborator, able to work in a small, close-knit team.

What else?

The role is busy and varied but the rewards, training and development opportunities are great!

• Generous pension (up to 12% employer contribution, 2% employee).
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• Annual bonus
• 28 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday
• Family friendly policies
• Hybrid working offered
• Employee assistance support scheme
• BPA is 'Great Place To Work' Certified!

Basic salary up to £40,000 (DOE).

Diversity & Inclusion

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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