Human Resources People Partner in Ipswich

We are looking for a People Partner who can deliver a pragmatic, high‐quality generalist HR service and act as a trusted advisor to their business areas. You'll support leaders across people relations, engagement, organisational change, performance, talent and compliance, working closely with HR centres of expertise to deliver real‐world solutions aligned to our values, culture and business goals.

How you will help us and what you can expect

• People‐Centred Approach
  • Build and maintain highly‐effective and respected relationships with key stakeholders to provide the best service possible to managers and our people.
  • Understand their business units, both where they are and where they want to be and support the design and implementation of pragmatic plans to achieve this, in line with MSC's culture and values.
  • Work as a partner to managers and colleagues, to help shape the right solutions which support business growth whilst protecting both MSC's wider people‐strategy and heritage.
  • Ensure that there are clear points of contact between the business and the wider People & Culture team, ensuring appropriate collaboration and signposting is in place so we have the right people working on the right things at the right time.
• Supporting Business Growth
  • Provide an authentic and responsive People Partnering service, including people relations supporting conflict resolution, employee engagement, compliance with employment laws and company policies, organisational change, recruitment and talent acquisition.
  • Act both proactively and reactively in the people sphere as required to promote organisational agility.
  • Be an active participant in relevant management meetings ensuring that current priorities and activities are focused on what is important to them and the wider business.
  • Share accountability on the absence management of colleagues in scope, ensuring robust policies and procedures are followed in line with MSC's wellbeing approach.
• Building a Highly Skilled Workforce
  • Lead on the talent acquisition selection process for their business units, with shared accountability with the business for the quality and timelines of quality selections.
  • In partnership with the Talent team's processes and expertise, promote and support the embedding and effective use of both established and evolving performance and talent management practices.
  • Know the key talents and succession plans across the business, and work with the Talent team to ensure IDPs are delivered and updated.
  • Ensure that expertise within the HR team is capitalised upon by involving it early and often in all relevant activities and projects.
  • Using established and new sources of objective data, provide meaningful and useful insights to help drive the people agenda.
  • Work in collaboration with the People Services & Talent & Experience teams to ensure all data is understood consistently and its use is aligned across the business.
  • Ensure all data and trends are viewed through the lens of MSC's proud heritage, values and culture to ensure solutions are fit for purpose.
• Collaborative High Performance
  • Act as ambassador for, and instil a culture of, one‐team working – both within the HR team and the wider business.
  • Deliver against established KPIs and SLAs.
  • Encourage curiosity and confidence to challenge; always asking 'how can we make this better?'
  • Instil a habit of understanding the 'why' and 'why now' are known at all times, so that we ensure full alignment.

Skills and experience you'll bring to us

• Experience in a senior generalist HR function, or as a highly‐skilled specialist in people relations or organisational change.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, change management and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to manage change in an agile and engaging way.
• Strong influencing, communication and change management abilities.
• Ability to think on their feet, work in an agile way balancing multiple priorities.
• Management experience – this role will have 1x direct report: People Advisor.
• Degree in HR or Business Management, or similar relevant experience.
• Knowledge of MSC's values, culture and heritage.
• Qualified CIPD, with Chartered MCIPD or FCIPD (or a desire to work towards) preferred.

What we offer

• Private Health Care for everyone from day 1 (non contractual).
• Life Assurance – 4x salary.
• 25 days + a day to take on Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve.
• Free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flu vaccines and eye care vouchers.
• Buy or sell holiday scheme.
• Christmas club saving.
• MSC Cruises friends and family discount.
• Full induction day and training provided.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Dress for the day policy/modern office environment.