Job Description

HR Business Partner

12 month Fixed Term Contract, to £45,000-£60,000

World renowned Arts and Cultural organisation with several venues in London is looking for a confident HR Business Partner for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role can be based out of any one of their venues with a presence in the others on a regular basis too. This is a great opportunity to play a key role in one of the country’s leading cultural organisations with a collaborative working culture.

You will be part of a busy HR team and your responsibilities will include:

• Role model organisational values of Collaboration, Excellence, Inclusion and Innovation
• Attend occasional staff meetings, training sessions and other events which may take place outside normal working hours
• Be a people champion, promoting a cohesive message across the venues
• Build and maintain relationships
• Assist the design and delivery of the People strategy
• Create, develop and deliver processes, initiatives and projects to achieve objectives
• Support, coach and give advice to managers
• Conduct investigations, grievance, disciplinary and complaints procedures
• Focus on the employee experience and feedback
• Find and develop talent
• Collaborate and work across departments and contribute to cross-departmental project steering groups
• Create and maintain documentation and reports
• Use insights, data and metrics to support decisions
• Work with the Director of People & Inclusion
• Partner with departments to support their needs, address risks and enable their development
• Facilitate resolving workplace concerns and conflict
• Deliver the departmental strategy in line with the organisational mission and vision
• Use your knowledge of employment law and policies and procedures to make appropriate and fair recommendations
• Ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all colleagues
• Resolve investigation, grievance, disciplinary and complaints
• Design and deliver programme and process improvements using automation
• Contribute to the development of a positive candidate and colleague experience
• Delivering a transparent and inclusive recruitment and onboarding process
• Design and deliver engagement initiatives and communications, as well as interactive learning solutions
• Enhance and manage the leaver process and develop actions for retention
• Take an active role in enhancing work experience and creative and cultural careers activity
• Contribute to public body audits and payroll activity

You will ideally have:

• Level 5 CIPD qualification or equal experience
• Ability to create reports and present information in a clear way
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Able to demonstrate an open mindset and deep curiosity about others, listen without judgment, and seek with empathy to understand those around them
• Cultural intelligence  & emotional intelligence with commitment to social inclusion
• Effective client management/relationship management skills
• Experience of working with people from a variety of different backgrounds
• Experience of managing projects; including planning, scheduling, delivery and evaluation
• Experience using HR information systems e.g. ADP or People XD, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with ability to track, analyse and maintain data
• Experience advising on people management matters, conducting investigations, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge and application of employment law and best practice, including an awareness of diversity and inclusion law
• Experience working with Trade Unions
• Experience of working with budgets and controlling expenditure
• Interest in the Arts and Culture sector