At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive people initiatives and support HR projects to enhance employee engagement.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking HR community focused on diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a commitment to your professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values innovation and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by balancing people needs with business goals in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in people practices and CIPD level 7 qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Senior People Partner to join our HR community, effectively partnering with our business to achieve commercially sound and pragmatic solutions whilst working to balance the needs of people with the needs of the business.
Responsibilities
- Provide HR expertise and address a wide range of associated people matters in accordance with best practice methodology, internal compliance and legal requirements.
- Work in partnership with senior managers in the business area, understanding key performance issues, objectives and drivers, and proactively driving people initiatives.
- Champion HR initiatives across the business unit, gaining acceptance from key stakeholders.
- Challenge and coach line managers on how to engage employees, address any performance issues and build people capabilities effectively.
- Lead on change management programmes, ensuring legal compliance and positively influencing employee engagement.
- Develop and conduct ongoing review of policies and processes, providing guidance to HR colleagues on interpretation and application.
- Support the design of HR policies, projects, methodologies and solutions that encourage greater coordination and consistency.
- Develop subject matter expertise on a range of people-related and compliance matters, including IR35, international assignment approach, visa-related compliance, job evaluation and pay progression.
- Lead and support a range of HR projects as required, ensuring effective and professional delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to other members of the HR team.
- Act as a problem solver with the autonomy to drive improvements and develop innovative solutions to challenges.
Qualifications
- Experience in the range of people practices across the employee lifecycle to enable effective management of people processes.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of the impact of good people management upon business results.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams and Share Point.
- CIPD qualified to level 7 or equivalent.
- Desirable: Change management process and application experience.
- Desirable: Project management experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here.
We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.
Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service.
As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.
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Senior People Partner employer: Ricardo plc
At Ricardo plc, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and proactive work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities for career advancement, all set against the backdrop of our dynamic location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
