HR Business Partner UK in City of London

With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best security service provider. We realise the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, service-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

Position Summary:

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) is a trusted advisor to the General Manager of the region on all HR related matters. In our journey to become an employer of choice, the HRBP is responsible for ensuring the smooth, compliant and efficient handling of any employee relations topics, whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times and working with minimal supervision.

The UK business (CTC) of Convergint is based in London and supports a national business. Currently, Convergint has some 210 employees in the UK, covering all sales & operational roles plus some roles in regional and global corporate functions. Convergint Europe has a significant growth agenda requiring transformation in all areas including HR.

• Partner with the Regional General Manager (GM) and CTC management on people related topics and actions, aligning to business strategy and supporting our journey to become an employer of choice, driving our Values & Beliefs.
• Advise and support Managers and Colleagues throughout the employee life cycle, from collaboration with the Europe wide talent acquisition team, onboarding, compensation reviews, talent and performance management, individual development plans, and ER cases as required action.
• Determine and recommend colleague relations practices necessary to establish a positive employment relationship and promote our company values and beliefs, as well as a high level of morale and motivation.
• Provide analysis and guidance on compensation and benefits decisions, including communication and enrollment, rewards and recognition programs. Support the HR Co-ordinator in the set up of efficient communication and administration processes.
• Analyse trends and metrics within the region and develop HR solutions to support the business strategy in line with our company’s values and beliefs.
• Oversee the day-to-day needs of human resource support including ownership of HR policies, local HRIS requirements and payroll. Support the HR administrator in the definition of efficient processes, ensuring a smooth cooperation with other departments and external vendors as required.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of colleagues, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• As required, coordinate the communication with employee representatives.
• Partner with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Participation in bids as required, providing information and advice (e.g. TUPE).
• Responsible for coordinating all employment related activities for acquisitions with the region including consultation of employee representatives, benefit and compensation analysis and all onboarding activities needed for integration.
• Champion for HR programs such as diversity and inclusion program, social media strategy, or other special projects as required.
• Ensure operation of effective HR processes which maintain HR data integrity. Own the configuration of local Workday requirements, working with the Global HRIS team to make updates as required. Drive the adoption of colleague and manager self-service.
• To support the organisation’s local Whistleblowing processes.
• In collaboration with the Compliance team, update and maintain the organisation’s requirements in regard to people related ISO documentation of process, procedures, policies and forms.
• Other reasonable duties according to operational needs, providing that in changing your duties at any time, the Company does not act unreasonably having regards to your qualifications, experience and potential.

Job Skills Requirements:

• Experienced HR Business Partner, able to work to the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Strong understanding of commercial dynamics and the commercial impact of people issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Courageous, able to hold difficult conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
• Excellent organisation / prioritisation skills.
• Strong team player who can work independently using own initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of work.
• Ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of, and seek to meet the needs and wants of the organisation without being prompted.
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Education Requirements:

• CIPD qualification (or qualified by experience) to level 5 with the potential to progress to level 7.
• Degree qualified or qualified by experience.

Experience Requirements:

• Strong experience in HR, partnering senior leaders ideally in an international work environment.
• Experience of business transformation including OD, TUPE and M&A.

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.