Assistant HR Business Partner

FTE: 1 (working 37 hours per week)

Salary: UH7 £37,099 pa - £44,263 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

We particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified men and individuals from black and minority ethnic backgrounds as they are currently underrepresented in our wider HR team.

Our Human Resources Business Partnering team is highly valued for the quality of its HR advice and support. We’re excited to be recruiting to this Assistant HR Business Partner position primarily to support Uno Bus with practical hands-on support for the full range of HR advice including disciplinary, grievance, performance management and sickness absence casework. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In this post you will be the first point of contact for all HR matters at Uno Bus, from coaching managers through informal inquiries to formal stages, including investigations and hearings. You will handle a variety of people-related issues efficiently and effectively, such as contractual matters as well as the full range of HR policies and guidance for the full employee lifecycle.

Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with Uno Bus Managers and with the HR Team will be a key aspect of your work. Your proactive approach will help promote excellent employee relations, including with recognised trade union representatives. Additionally, you will work closely with HR Business Partners (HRBPs) with ER casework investigations and project work as required.

Staying updated on developments in employment legislation, case law, and best practices in the UK – particularly in the transport industry - is essential in this role. You will use this knowledge to inform policy and practice, contributing to HR policy development and project work that aligns with business objectives.

Skills and experience required

To be successful in this position you will need a keen eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of employment law and HR practices along with your abilities to persuade others and communicate with a variety of audiences.

Qualifications required

Your professional HR qualification and degree (or equivalent), or higher, or proven work experience will be essential whilst having CIPD membership or working towards would be advantageous.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made. 

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: Karen Withers, Senior HR Business Partner (Projects and Reward), k.withers2@herts.ac.uk. 

Closing Date: 16 September 2024

Interview Date: Early October 

Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button.

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