Senior HR Officer - Reed : Job Details

We are looking for a proactive, engaging individual who is either a current HR Advisor someone with a high level of ER experience, looking to take the next step into a HR Business Partner position. The ideal candidate will be passionate, forward thinking and have a continuous improvement mindset.

RESPONSIBILIES

• Develop strong commercial relationships with business leaders. 
• Able to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, following due process providing guidance where appropriate for Mayflex, and when needed Routeco and Sonepar UK
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to the day-to-day management of associates. 
• Provide performance management guidance to management.
• Provide guidance and input on restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Identify training needs with the sales and commercial teams ensuring that any training provided adds value. 
• Work with management to support recruitment needs, be proactive recruitment in sourcing candidates reducing time to hire and ensuring the recruitment through to end of induction is seamless and engaging.
• Ensure recruitment processes are followed and contract terms for new hires and promotions in line with company reward guidelines.
• Ensure that that any strategies developed within the People Pillar framework becomes embedded within the opco. 
• Drive People initiatives, i.e DE&I, sustainability, wellbeing, development etc through relationships with business leaders. 
• Where OpCos operate outside the UK, ensure Company compliance with local country regulations.
• In line with People KPI’s on retention ensure that exit and stay interviews are undertaken to provide data and insight to trends. 
• Ensure that line management works in line with our values to ensure that our supportive culture is maintained, and we put ‘people first’. 
• Assist with Projects and administration where needed

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING TO US? 

• Ideally CIPD qualified, preferably level 5 or above
• Engaging interpersonal and communication skills, ability and confidence to communicate at all levels of the business. 
• Skills in relationship building, influencing, and negotiating are essential
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR processes, employment law fundamentals, and recent developments
• 3+ years experience in overseeing high level disciplinary, grievance, performance management, and appeal procedures
• 3+ years experience in dealing with challenging individuals/situations
• 3+ years experience in proactive recruitment 
• Able to manage time and the demands of numerous tasks effectively
• Patient and with the ability to remain calm - firm but fair
• A natural influencer who is down to earth, open, energetic, and enthusiastic

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• A competitive salary and bonus 
• 25 days holiday a year with the ability to flex up to 5 days? 
• Private Health Insurance
• You will also have the option of a healthcare cash plan and group life assurance
• Auto-enrolment in our pension scheme, 4% employee, ?5% employer contributions 
• Volunteering scheme  
• Sonepar Share Scheme
• Employee Discounts Portal 
• Payroll Giving options with Company Contributions
• Bike to work Scheme
• Regular appraisals and development plan 
• Continuous online and instructor led training & development.
• Wellbeing support including App and Hub
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave