The Role

A great opportunity for an experienced HR Advisor/Business Partner to join our busy HR Team.

Applications are invited from committed, reliable and proactive individuals who can demonstrate previous experience working in a fast paced, HR department. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed in an efficient and timely manner.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and work comfortably to tight deadlines. By building and maintaining effective business partner relationships with selected internal departments, you will help deliver a comprehensive, consistent and dedicated HR service to key areas of the business.

You will act as the first point of contact for all designated Partner departments, providing a robust HR service to help support, develop and enhance business performance. Providing advice on a wide range of HR issues and ensuring adherence to company policies and employment legislation.

LOCATION: CHICHESTER AREA: PO21 3PX - Hybrid Working Option

Key Responsibilities

Form and maintain effective working relationships with designated Partners to ensure the smooth running of the HR function, providing guidance and advice on the full range of HR activities in order to ensure a fair and consistent approach; providing training on how to understand and implement policies and procedures where necessary.
Build effective working relationships with staff at all levels, providing advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases ensuring that these are well managed and meet the requirements of the Companies policies, best practice and employment legislation.
Record, analyse and report on data within the relevant Partner units to discuss with departmental Heads
Advise on delivery of grievance, disciplinary and capability investigations and hearings.
Administer new starter and leaver processes within the Partner departments, including conducting exit interviews where required.
Ensure policies are adhered to with managing maternity and paternity leave.
Updating and maintaining the HR Information System records assisting with the preparation of regular management information
Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices; keeping up to date with legal developments and proposed changes.
To assist and / or lead on HR projects and development programmes as designated by the Head of HR
Assist with payroll administration and maintenance of employee records

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Preferred minimum Level 5 CIPD Qualification.
Fully conversant and up-to-date with all aspects of employment law and HR best practice
Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, email and the internet
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven generalist experience
Ability to work autonomously and flexibly
Pro-active and self-motivated
Ability to deal with challenging individuals

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Why Work for Barfoots?

Investors-In People Silver Award status
Company pension scheme
Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Program
Benefits Platform
Development opportunities
Discounted vegetable box scheme
Cycle to work scheme
SmartTech purchase scheme
Free onsite parking
Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
Rapidly growing company
Committed to Sustainability

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