HR Business Partner (072020-247)

Human Resources Business Partner

Birmingham City University is an ambitious and driven university with the goal of becoming a centre of teaching and research excellence.  We want our students to experience a transformational journey in their time with us and at the heart of that journey are our exceptional staff.

Our HR Department enables the university to be a great people employer.  BCU is on a journey of change and HR is part of that journey where we are raising the bar to ensure that we are providing the best service to the university and creating a culture of empowerment and trust.

Do you have what it takes to be critical friend who truly partners with some of our key stakeholders?

We are recruiting Human Resources Business Partner to join our team, reporting to a Senior Business Partner and working with a portfolio of customers. 

You will be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge of employment law and a track record of generalist experience.

As an HR Business Partner, you will be confident and assertive, with an outgoing personality and an informal, yet professional style. You must be able to communicate and coach effectively to all areas of the business; colleague to leadership.

Understanding and delivering the operational focus for the University, you will be an exemplar of the our values and behaviours.

Just some of the key activities that you can expect to participate in:

Providing a wide range of HR guidance and support to staff and managers.Although this isn’t a strategic role you’ll have the opportunity to support areas of HR activity in developing the University strategy and approach, and ensuring high standards of service are in place to enhance the overall employee offering.Delivering effective change management and working closely with line managers to solve people issues and drive performance in line with organisational objectives.Owning and managing the quality of employee relations cases across your area, including delivery of management training and informal coaching on capability, disciplinary, grievance and absence matters.Supporting the development of Local People Strategies for your customer portfolio.

Essential Requirements

Associate Member of the CIPD (Assoc. CIPD) or eligible to achieve this status.Experience of providing proactive and professional HR support and advice to a diverse workforce.Solid ER casework experience, with a depth of knowledge and experience of handling complex cases.A natural communicator and relationship builder with the ability to balance process and business need.Experience of using HR databasesExperience of researching and developing HR policies and procedures, and conducting equality impact assessments.Proven track record and commitment to own CPD activities.Strong IT skills including Microsoft office and HR information systems. Competence in the use of Excel to support the development of accurate and useful management information.

If this sounds like you, and you would like to know more, please contact Marina Fraser-Ryan at marina.fraser-ryan@bcu.ac.uk for an informal conversation.

Applications are through our recruitment system, you may upload a CV and covering letter in support of your application, explaining how you meet the job criteria and why we should select you above any other candidate in the process.

Closing Date: 27 Jul 2020
Category: Management