HR Business Partner

Based in Whitstable (Hybrid Model) and reporting to the HR Director, the successful candidate will be a key member of the HR team to provide an efficient and timely delivery of generalist HR advice and support to the Company's internal divisions, as well as driving HR projects across the wider business in support of the Group's People Plan. This is truly a generalist role spanning recruitment, performance management, disciplinary & grievance, absence management and employee relations activities. The role will provide line managers and employees with advice on day-to-day issues, supporting our company values and our overall vision of creating environments where people can thrive. The successful candidate must also demonstrate a working knowledge of managing restructures, and contract variations and an up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and how to apply this in the workplace. The role takes a business partnering approach; you will actively collaborate with stakeholders and wider team members across key departments to provide a pragmatic and balanced approach to business issues to enable our people and businesses to thrive. This is a stand-alone HR position, supported by an HR Advisor. Therefore, it is crucial that candidates can establish themselves in the role quickly, with relative ease, and perform their duties with confidence and minimal supervision.,

• Responsible for all day-to-day HR activities.
• Work closely with local stakeholders, employees, and managers to fully understand HR needs and create targeted people support strategies.
• Employment law: providing generalist advice for key client teams, ensuring compliance with Employment law, managing complex ER cases, conducting investigations, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Actively monitor a range of people data and reporting information (absence, performance, engagement), analysing trends to create solutions.
• Provide support to HR Director in the development of the Group's People Plan. Leading and contributing to Group-wide people projects
• Support and develop key HR strategies to improve the working environment and maintain/improve KPI performance across the Group.
• Provide excellent level of advice, guidance and support to employees and managers across the full range of ER disciplines.
• Drive the company's values; aim high, act responsibly, value people, and support the one-business culture.
• HR Administration as necessary to fulfil the role.
  
  We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a strong character who thrives in a team environment, but who also has the ability to work on their own initiative and think creatively. You will have a resilient personality and be a confident communicator at all levels, with a proven record of building relationships with internal clients. You will have excellent written communication skills and have the ability to plan and prioritise workload to meet business requirements and deadlines.
Ideally, a Degree or post-graduate qualification in an HR discipline and CIPD qualified (or working towards), the successful candidate will be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong generalist background. You will have a minimum of 3 years experience at a similar level. Previous experience in construction would be beneficial, but not essential. The role also requires excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and using payroll databases. Stakeholder management is a critical part of this role; you will create positive relationships with stakeholders through appropriate management of their expectations and agreed objectives. You will be self-reliant with excellent time management skills with a close eye for detail. You must also have a demonstrable ability to work well as part of a team whilst leading a team and interacting positively with colleagues and management teams. Other information Successful candidates will be willing to work out of one of the Company's Scotland office locations, as required. A hybrid working pattern is available.

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E, facilities management and construction services in the UK. A family firm, with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and value our staff and customers.


• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance
• Couple Healthcare membership
• 5% Employers Pension Contributions
Valuing People at Morris & Spottiswood Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. One of our core values is to 'Value People'. We are passionate about investing in people and genuinely take care about what we do and how we do it. This ensures that the working environment, staff, suppliers and the communities we serve always remain at the front-of-mind.