Senior HR Business Partner

4w4 weeks ago

S&W

London, GB · Full-time · £80,000 – £110,000

About this role

At S&W, one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms since 1881, the Senior HR Business Partner works in the London team. Partner closely with HR and management to deliver key objectives via the people agenda. Combine organisational understanding with HR expertise to tailor solutions meeting needs now and in the future.

Provide commercially focused and pragmatic solutions for all employment related matters. Coach leaders and managers to foster positive working relationships with employees. Ensure people plans and activities are delivered consistently across the business.

Work collaboratively as an integral part of business area management teams, influencing people strategy in line with business objectives. Advise and coach on complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters with the HR Adviser team. Cover for Head of HR, advising GEC members as a key contact.

Support large change management initiatives like acquisitions and transformations, minimising ER impacts. Coach and mentor HR Business Partners for development. Build high-performance culture reinforcing values, underpinned by strong performance management.

Requirements

In depth knowledge of UK employment law and experience in resolving complex people related issues
Understanding of the regulations impacting Professional Services
Strong commercial and business acumen to assess risk and opportunities for the organisation
Proven track record of managing complexity and change
Experience of operating effectively at a senior level with strong influencing skills and ability to challenge appropriately
Ability to work at pace, with ambiguity, and deliver against established personal and team targets
Highly articulate with excellent written and verbal skills

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively and commercially as an integral part of business area management teams, influencing people strategy delivery in line with business objectives
Manage relationships and expectations to provide proactive, commercially sound insights and flexible solutions addressing organisational challenges
Advise and coach managers through complex employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, and capability matters
Cover for Head of HR as required, providing advice to GEC members as a key contact
Support effective implementation of large/complex change management initiatives including acquisitions and business transformation projects
Coach and mentor HR Business Partners for personal development and effective business support
Create and contribute to policy and process development ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks
Design and deliver Management Information (MI), interpret results to identify trends translating to HR initiatives