People Culture and Communications Business Partner (12-month Contract)

Overview

FixMyCar Reading, England, United KingdomThis is a part-time hybrid position (27.5 hours per week) with the expectation that employees will report to the Reading office. During the initial weeks, more frequent visits may be required.Job title:

People Culture and Communications Business Partner (12-month Contract)Primary Purpose of the PositionWe are looking for a strategic and adaptive

People Business Partner (12-month fixed term contract)

who is confident partnering in fast-paced and agile working environments, whilst offering invaluable insights into business transformation and change management. Providing strong mentorship in our small People, Culture and Communications team, the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a nurturing team where they can have real influence, while guiding our day-to-day managers and driving key departmental operations.

Provide business partnering for leadership and line managers in relation to business strategy, change and transformation.

Consult and support leadership and employees in all organizational and personnel topics.

Provide strong mentorship and support for PCC Coordinator to drive learning and development and core people operations (recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, engagement) with the goal of upskilling the PCC Coordinator for the Business Partner role.

Advise, guide and support employees and line managers on various Employee Relations cases, such as investigations, grievances, disciplinaries and absence management in partnership with PCC Coordinator.

Partnering with SLT to support cultural transformation across the business, to drive high performing culture.

Actively develop the PCC department to empower our people, drive transformation, and ensure compliance. Aligning with Parent Company (Niterra GmbH) appropriately to ensure efficient use of available resources while retaining our culture.

Ensure compliance with local legislation, Niterra HQ and local policies/procedures to drive key people initiatives (e.g. appraisal process).

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Support with all escalated HR/payroll related queries

Review all HR policies and procedures and perform updates as required in line with local legislation.

Coach, mentor and educate employees and line managers as required in line with our HR policies and procedures

Employee Lifecycle

Support PCC Coordinator in onboarding/offboarding/recruitment processes where required, which includes drafting offer letters/contracts/documentation, benefits administration, HR inductions, right to work checks and payroll setup/recruitment processes

Ensure HR systems are updated to reflect above actions in a timely manner

Employee Relations (ER)

Partner with line managers to coach and guide them through various ER processes, such as grievances, investigations, disciplinaries, absence management - in partnership with PCC Coordinator

Provide guidance and support throughout formal process, ensuring clear documentation and communication in line with local legislation and best practice

Escalate any possible risk to business to Chief Executive Officer for immediate attention/resolution

Partner with SLT to lead the business transformation from a PCC perspective, ensuring cultural changes and resulting transformation actions remain compliant and mitigate for financial and operational risk

Projects and Processes

Operate as a collaborative business partner to drive key projects, including the appraisal cycle and other salary reviews

Use an evidence-based approach to drive future initiatives and change (e.g. exit interview data)

Up-keep and continuously improve our Employee handbook, policies, and key initiatives

Compliance

Ensure compliance of HR policies/procedures

Ensure local legislation and risk to business is considered at all times

Support leadership with gaining legal advice and provide documentation as required, in a timely manner

Experience

Minimum 5 years proven experience in PCC/HR Management

Prior experience in Business and Cultural Transformation

Exceptional skills with a clear and concise communication style and passion for process improvement

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills with networking abilities

Willingness to partner, collaborate and influence across functional areas

Excellent and up to date knowledge of UK employment law and legislation

Experience managing benefits administration

Knowledge and Skills

High level of prioritisation, initiative, perseverance and flexibility

Able to guide, coach and influence people

Strategic mindset

Business Transformation/ Change/ Organisational Development Specialist with experience in supporting SMEs in business transformation and change management

Strong Business Acumen

Continuous improvement (operations and learning)

Good listening and communication skills across all levels

Strong experience within a fast-paced organisation

Pro-active and hands-on mentality

Benefits

Holidays: 25 days per annum + 1 Day Birthday Leave

Private Medical Insurance (70% Company funded). Family cover is available.

Life Assurance (4x basic salary)

Pension: 5.5% Employer contribution (5% Employee contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Flu vaccinations allowance

Elective work location change (work from anywhere)

Holiday Buy-Back Scheme: Buy up to 5 days additional holiday (After 1 year’s service)

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries Automotive

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