We are currently working in partnership with a homeless charity in South East London who are recruiting for 2x People Business Partners.

1x interim vacancy – up to 3 months – rate negotiable

1x permanent vacancy - £43,925 per annum

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing guidance on People practices such as restructures and employee relations
• Leading on People casework and employee relations with regards to conduct, performance, grievance, TUPE, restructures, and sickness absence
• Driving line manager capability, providing management coaching in complex or performance related cases and the delivery of people processes
• Supporting key stakeholders across the chairty through the People team, influencing and guiding on strategic issues such as organisational development and workforce planning efficiency (permanent role only)
• Partnerning with the charity to drive the diversity and inclusion, culture and engagement and wellbeing agendas and outputs (permanent role only)

Experience required:

• Significant experience within a People / People generalist role, ideally qualified to CIPD Level 7 or working towards this
• Strong track record and knowledge of UK HR legislation to manage the ER caseload
• Experience of effective use of data to provide insights that drive the strategic People plan
• Great attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good level of IT literacy in particular Excel, strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal / teamwork skills with an ability to facilitate and coach others
• Whilst committing to the team objectives, demonstrate personal accountability for delivery of personal actions

Rewards and Benefits (only applicable to the permanent role):

• Generous holiday allowance – 29 days per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Pension – 6.5% employer, 1.5% employee
• Excellent development opportunities – career progression, regular supervision and appraisals, and learning programmes to support your career
• Wellbeing support –24/7 employee assistance programme and opportunities for TOIL
• Life assurance – four times your annual salary and critical illness cover
• Other benefits including interest free season ticket and cycle to work loans

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week, Mon – Fri
• 2 days per week working from home

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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