Hr business partner

HR Business Partner Full time, Wigan, Cheshire Are you looking to advance to your next challenge as a HR Business Partner? In this brand new role, you will have the chance to really make your mark, shaping our approach on a wide range of people activities across our Company. About us Connolly are a leading construction refurbishment and development company, with family values at our core. Established in 1980, we operate within the social housing sector, providing planned refurbishment to local authorities and housing associations throughout the Northwest, North Wales and West Yorkshire Over the last 40 years the business has continued to develop and grow its service offering, focusing on its core strengths in order to enable the transformation into a regional main contractor in its own right. Comprising a team of over 450 people, we are a team of employees and contractors with a wide range of experiences from within the building sector. The benefits * Competitive salary, depending on experience * Pension scheme * 35 days annual leave including statutory bank holidays * Opportunity to work in a company with a great team spirit * On site gym Connolly rsquo;s has a collaborative and supportive culture with plenty of opportunities for you to grow and succeed. Your role The HR Business Partner reports to the Directors and is responsible for providing an efficient and comprehensive HR service to the business. Working in conjunction with the HR Consultant and the Directors to help deliver our ambitious business plan, the HR business partner will be responsible for a wide range of people-related activities; providing advice and support on general HR topics and ensuring our activities are performed in line with internal policies, procedures and legislative requirements. Specifically, you will: * Be the local point of people expertise, providing advice and guidance on HR issues, HR policies and employee relations * Provide comprehensive support for the recruitment process in partnership with our dedicated resourcing partner * Prepare HR documents including employment contracts, offer letters and any changes to terms and conditions * Working in collaboration with line managers, support employee onboarding and induction activities and provide a seamless transition into the business for all new starters * Manage the leaver process, gathering meaningful feedback and ensuring this is communicated to management teams so any useful feedback can be acted upon * Take responsibility for the review and updating of company HR policies to ensure they are always up to date and relevant to current legislation * Lead the implementation and ongoing management of a company HR system and ensure all information is appropriately retained * Work closely with the Directors to support internal communication activities and the development of the business culture and engagement initiatives * Conduct data analysis, to look at trends as well as providing reporting to the Directors as required * Identify areas for improvement in HR processes and policies * Provide coaching and support to line managers to empower them to own the HR processes for their people in areas such as recruitment, learning and development, discipline, conflict management and absence management About you To join us as our HR Business Partner you will need: * Level 5 CIPD qualified with a minimum of 5 years rsquo; HR experience * Previous experience working in a fast-paced HR department, providing comprehensive HR advice on people issues and challenges * A strong people focus, with a passion for supporting growth and development at the individual, team and broader company level * Proven experience of handling mediation, discipline and grievance situations * Experience of using HR software systems, with experience of system implementation desirable. * Strong initiative and problem-solving skills * Excellent organisational skills and an ability to multi-task within a fast-paced organisation * Ability to build effective relationships with line managers and employees * Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft excel and word * Excellent communication, organisation and time management skills * Ability to research, evaluate and analyse new recruitment techniques, methods, and procedures Connolly rsquo;s is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. For more information or for a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Laura