Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Location: London (Euston)
Salary: Up to 50,000 + benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The company is a market leader in a high-growth, competitive technology industry. They created the field of vehicle telematics 20 years ago and have maintained a leadership role in industry. Following a period of transformation and repositioning, the Company has launched an important growth strategy covering go-to-market, product, and a significant investment in talent.
They deliver an IoT solution which is invaluable to their customers in managing and optimising their fixed and mobile assets. The IoT solution includes high performance SaaS platforms, and a family of embedded devices which are installed in assets and vehicles to provide real-time telemetry data feeds. The solution helps the clients drive significant operational improvements: reducing fuel consumption, increasing vehicle utilisation (which reduces the number of vehicles on the road), and improving the safety and productivity of their staff.
Purpose of the Role:
The Company is looking for an HR business partner for their London office, to assist their Leeds based, UK HR Director in the development and implementation of human resource policies that support the business.
The HR Business partner will work closely with managers and employees to plan, develop and implement strategies for HR development including recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counselling, pay and conditions, contracts, training and development, succession planning, morale and motivation, performance appraisals and quality management issues.
The ideal candidate should have been successful at a SME, have a well-rounded HR background, and have a proven track record of leading HR in a change management environment. The candidate should also have hands-on experience and be able to work across a multi-site scope, so the ability to handle multiple tasks and events with ease is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- To act as a single point of the contact/guidance for the employees and managers in the London office
- To act as the member of the HR Management Team and assists in the formation of a coherent HR and people strategy
- To assist HR Director to manage complex and difficult HR Projects cross-functionally
- Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives, purposes and achievements
- To act as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes in the people management
- Design succession plans for key talents and key job positions
- Challenge the organisational structure and proposes changes
- Learn what drives the business and what the numbers look like
- Influence the strategic agenda by building relationships at key levels in the organisation; gain their commitment and belief that HR can contribute to business results
- Develop personal and professional HR credibility through courage, integrity and initiative and with this, challenges business leaders
- Proactively promote HR interventions that will add to the bottom line today and in the future, instead of merely responding to requests for service
- Ensure activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care
- Ability to work autonomously as the other members of the HR team are based in Leeds, UK and France
Key Requirements:
- University degree, (fully CIPD qualified preferred)
- Minimum 3 years HR experience
- UK employment law knowledge
- Detailed-oriented with ability to run projects from origin through execution
- Willingness to learn and ability to flourish in a high growth, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment
- Proven effectiveness and excellence in both written and verbal communication
- Team player with great people skills
- Change management experience
Company’s philosophy on talent:
With a Silicon Valley-like focus on building a high-growth, scalable technology business, they are looking for top talent that fits with their ambitious and fast-paced culture. When recruiting, they look for the potential for growth, ambition, entrepreneurial spirit, and demonstrated discipline in execution. In return, they offer a dynamic environment with like-minded team members and an exciting industry with great opportunities for professional growth.
They are fundamental believers that having the right people is critical to their success, and attracting, developing, and retaining talent will always be a core focus for them.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Human Resources Manager, HR Advisor, HR Generalist, Personnel Manager, HR Officer, Human Resources Consultant, People Strategy, HR Coordinator may also be considered for this role.
