Are you an experienced and progressive HR Business Partner passionate about delivering exceptional HR support services?
Colas, a leading infrastructure, and highways company, is looking for an HR Business Partner to join their team in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity to work within our HR Support services for a certain business area(s) where you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of HR operations and general activities.
Package DescriptionAs well as a highly competitive salary, Colas offers some great benefits with this role, including:
• A generous pension contribution
• Life assurance cover (x4 basic salary)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell more)
• Flexible working policy
• Opportunity to study towards a professional qualification fully funded
• Ongoing training and personal/professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants and much more through our online employee benefits portal
Main ResponsibilitiesBusiness Area Policy Implementation
- Own and ensure consistent delivery of all HR policies, systems and, process in nominated business area(s), including supporting recruitment, performance management processes, reward, and employee relations issues
- Work closely with HR specialist functions (eg L&D, HR Shared Services) to contribute to and implement the agreed HR processes and policies within business area(s)
- Oversee any business change or restructuring initiatives and work with local business managers to minimise employee litigation and assist with complex conflict resolution and the management of change
- Facilitate talent reviews and implement talent strategies within the business area as appropriate
- Support the completion of succession plans on an annual basis within agreed deadlines and effectively educate managers on the 9 box grid definitions
- Agree and implement learning and development plans across the business area for all employees identified as HP, aligned to business needs
Business Advice and Support
- Develop strong understanding of business area and the people & HR related issues and requirements of that business
- Provide HR support to business area(s) according to the HR processes and strategy developed
- Manage/oversee all HR issues arising within business area(s)
- Keep abreast of all HR and employment legislation, communicate this information in a timely manner to all employees and business managers as appropriate
- Provide advice and guidance to line managers regarding employee terms and conditions, employment law and Colas policies and procedures
- Ensure employees know how to effectively access HR information and services (eg through self-service, help-lines, policy documentation etc
Employee Relations
- Support business leaders in interactions with employee representative groups including trade unions, works councils, Employment Advisors, etc. If applicable, input into organisation-wide agreements to promote the interests of the organisation
- Take responsibility for implementing any changes to Terms and Conditions in your area(s) and manage the TUPE process on any contracts won and lost, as required
- Advise managers for disciplinary hearings and appeals, attendance where required
- Advise managers through the grievance process and attend meetings where required
- Advice and guidance to managers on sickness absence monitoring and ill-health procedures
- Upskill managers to be competent in dealing with low level disciplinary and grievance meetings ensuring advice and support is given
Recruitment and Selection
- Liaise with managers to ensure consistent grade allocation across the business.
- Work with the business to ensure there is an appropriate workforce and recruitment plan developed to identify current and future requirements and skill gaps etc
- Liaise with the recruitment team to ensure managers are clear in the recruitment process and competent in deploying.
- Work with the resourcing team to ensure Resourcing KPIs are met, such as time to hire and process compliance with area of responsibility.
- Work with the resourcing team to ensure effective advertising methods are used to find suitable and diverse candidates
HR/Business Process Improvement
- Help review HR policies and processes, identifying any problems in area of responsibility and escalating recommendations for change to the relevant specialist/HR department
- Contribute as required to regular HR reporting
- 10% of time to be spent on improvement team activities – 100% attendance required at improvement team meetings
People Management
- Line manage direct reports and work with the regional team to ensure effective support is offered to businesses within the region.
- Carry out regular team meetings with regional team
- Carry out appraisals for direct reports during annual appraisal process
The Ideal CandidateTo be considered for this role, you must be CIPD qualified and have a strong understanding of HR practices and procedures. You should also have excellent communication skills, be highly organised, and possess the ability to work effectively under pressure.
At Colas, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and dynamic working environment where you can develop your skills and achieve your career aspirations. If you're looking for an exciting new challenge and want to be a part of a company that is committed to delivering excellence, then we want to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your HR career with Colas.
About The CompanyColas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a ‘Gold Investor in People’ award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.
Colas is fully committed to promoting equality and diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness, transparency and respect for all employees, clients, communities, suppliers, contractors and other stakeholders. Colas aims to be inclusive, meet diverse needs and promote awareness and ownership in the workplace and the communities in which we serve.
Colas values the strength and differences that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and believes that by harnessing these differences, we will foster a productive environment where equity and mutual respect are intrinsic, where talents are being fully utilised and organisational goals are met.
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