Human Resources Business Partner - Alfred H Knight : Job Details

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a HRBP to provide a key interface between HR and the designated global client group to embed a strategic approach to Human Resources. Working in partnership with managers and employees to provide professional, customer-focused, commercially-informed HR advice and solutions that support and build organisational and people capabilities. The role will have a strong talent development focus, helping to design and build on work already done to ensure AHK has a global talent and leadership development approach that is clearly focused on bringing the right talent through at the right time.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs. Confident presenter with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• Quality: 'Right first time’ approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role.
• Project management: Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines. Dynamic with the ability to deal with multiple varied projects at any one time.
• Managing uncertainty: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgement and handles challenges in a mature manner. Flexibility and pragmatism when dealing with change..
• Critical thinking: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Team Player / Interpersonal: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Stakeholder management: Coaching and mentoring, critical friend, influencing skills.

Required Work Experience

• Demonstrable track record of progression within a relevant HR function in a complex/matrix structure
• Demonstrable experience of working in a complex HR function at 'Generalist/HR Advisor’ level or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects and delivering successful outcomes
• Experience in developing and delivering graduate development and leadership programmes
• Demonstrable experience of developing innovative approaches to complex problems

Required Qualifications

• Education: BA / BSc Degree in HR desirable
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 in HR

Travel / Rotation Requirements

• Regular UK and occasional overseas travel

Required Languages

• Spanish is desirable

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.