HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner
6 Month FTC
Hybrid - 4 Days London Office, 1 Day Homebased
£40,000 per annum, pro rata

As Junior HR Business Partner you will be working for a hugely successful manufacturing company and be responsible for delivery of HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities, by working with stakeholders, to execute people initiatives, provide a great internal customer support, and drive HR functional excellence and process improvement.

Key duties and responsibilities:

-Manage recruitment and onboarding to ensure on-time availability of manpower in accordance with business/function requirements and facilitate smooth operations.
-Create and publish job ads in various portals.
-Screen resumes and job applications.
-Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates.
-Interview candidates in-person for junior roles.
-Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process.
-Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings.
-Obtain employment references and other necessary pre-employment checks in a timely manner prior to their scheduled start date.
-Maintain a clear understanding and provide up-to-date knowledge of the legal framework within which HR operates, developing HR policies in line with current legislation and keeping abreast of modern HR procedures and best practice.
-Deliver the HR Induction for new starters and make updates where necessary.
-Update and maintain all human resources databases, employee/partners records and filing systems, including coordinating the archiving process.
-Undertake administrative day-to-day tasks to keep the department running smoothly, taking minutes of meetings if required.
-Coordinate and support the wider HR team with projects and initiatives.
-Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
-Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees’ records.
-Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
-Produce employee headcount reports/ update org charts in a in a timely manner.

Experience required:

-Advanced MS Office skills.
-Highly organised with great attention to detail.
-Good knowledge of all HR processes and policies.
-Excellent communicator, both in person and in writing.
-Excellent relationship skills with the capability of operating with people at all levels.
-Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
-Excellent time management and strong problem solving skills.
-Degree qualified in HR or a related subject, or CIPD certified.
-Up to 5 years experience in a similar role.