HR Business Partner - employee relations & compliance

Hybrid (1 day a week in London) – Competitive remuneration and benefit package. Helix is a fast-growing risk and compliance company that specialises in providing comprehensive premium solutions to organisations across various industries. We partner with our clients to ensure they have robust risk management and compliance programs in place, helping them navigate complex regulatory environments. With a focus on innovation, teamwork, and excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality services and creating a positive impact on our clients' success.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment and contribute to both day-to-day HR operations and long-term strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of operational HR experience, project management skills, and the ability to partner with leadership and teams across the business to create innovative HR solutions. A strong knowledge of employment law and compliance is essential.

• HR Strategy & Business Partnership: Partner with business leaders and department heads to align HR and talent acquisition strategy initiatives with the company’s goals and objectives. Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on workforce planning, employee relations, and organisational development.
• End-to-End HR Support: Oversee and manage the full spectrum of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, training and development, and offboarding.
• Project Management & Implementation: Lead and implement key HR projects aimed at driving efficiency, improving employee experience, and supporting business growth. This may include change management initiatives, leadership development programs, and HR process improvements.
• Compliance & Employment Law: Ensure HR policies and practices comply with relevant employment laws and regulations. Provide advice and guidance to management on legal and regulatory matters.
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Foster a positive work environment by managing employee relations issues, handling conflict resolution, and supporting leadership in maintaining a productive culture.
• Data-driven decision-making: Use HR metrics to assess trends and identify areas for improvement in talent management, retention, and employee development.
• Continuously evaluate HR processes and procedures, recommending innovative solutions to streamline operations, improve employee satisfaction, and ensure business needs are met.
• Design HR processes and systems that can scale with the growth of the business, ensuring that HR infrastructure evolves alongside the organisation.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of HR experience, including time spent in a scale-up or fast-growth environment. Comprehensive HR Knowledge: Proven ability to manage both administrative HR tasks and long-term strategic HR projects.

• Employment Law & Compliance: Strong understanding of employment law and compliance issues.
• Project Management: Experience in leading and delivering HR projects from inception to completion.
• Relationship Building: Education: CIPD level 7 or a degree in Human Resources or a related field is essential.
• Experience in a scale-up or private equity-backed environment.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and other HR software tools.
• Strong understanding of employee engagement and retention strategies in a growing business.

Join our team and be part of a growing company that values innovation, collaboration, and high-performance teams. Apply now and contribute to our mission of providing top-notch risk and compliance solutions to organisations worldwide. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.