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Human Resources Business Partner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a relevant degree, preferably CIPD, strong HR knowledge, excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems creatively.
  • You will build relationships, manage the employee lifecycle, oversee compliance, support training, and collaborate on HR initiatives while handling absence and ER case work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
  • CIPD Qualification is preferable.
  • Broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices and procedures.
  • Strong organizational skills including the ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process.
  • Good time-management skills and ability to be self-motivated.
  • High attention to integrity, ethics, and sensitivity, particularly regarding confidential information.
  • Strong Interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment. Be Solution driven ability to work with managers/teams.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Willing to ‘own the problem’ and find creative solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Building positive relationships with business to enable understanding of the operational challenges and support needed.
  • Ensure that managers and staff are aware of policies and procedures and able to operate them effectively.
  • Work collaboratively with internal clients, including Talent Acquisition, Compensation and Benefits across the SAF UK business line.
  • Producing offer letters, contracts and manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit
  • Management of all starters and leavers, welcoming new colleagues and staff transferring from overseas ensuring a seamless new starter set up including managing visa sponsorship process.
  • Assistance with Training and Development administration, including management of training funding claim from ECITB, etc.
  • Managing the annual leave, payroll and other HR processes, including timesheet, etc.
  • Management of the sickness absence data and right to work checks, and other vital compliance activities, such as supporting audits.
  • Working collaboratively with HRSC team, GPS, and ensure all HR data entries are correct and upto date in the HR Systems.
  • Assist in delivering local and global HR initiatives and projects.
  • Supporting in ER case work such as absence management, diciplinaries, grievances and consultation processes.

FAQs

What is the role of a Human Resources Business Partner at SAF UK?

The role involves forming effective working relationships within the business and the HR department, ensuring managers and employees are aware of policies and procedures, and supporting a full range of Business Partnering responsibilities including recruitment, retention, training and development, well-being, and employee relations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or a related field is required, and a CIPD Qualification is preferable.

What key skills are necessary for this role?

Essential skills include strong organizational skills, good time management, high attention to integrity and confidentiality, strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities, effective written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

What responsibilities does the Human Resources Business Partner have regarding employee lifecycle management?

Responsibilities include producing offer letters, contracts, managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit, and overseeing the management of all starters and leavers.

Is experience in employee relations important for this role?

Yes, experience in employee relations is important as the role involves supporting in ER case work such as absence management, disciplinaries, grievances, and consultation processes.

Are there opportunities for training and development in this role?

Yes, the role includes assistance with training and development administration, which may involve the management of training funding claims and other related activities.

What kind of collaboration is expected from the Human Resources Business Partner?

The position requires collaboration with internal clients, including Talent Acquisition and Compensation and Benefits teams, as well as working with the HRSC team and ensuring all HR data entries are correct and up to date.

How does the position contribute to the service provision of the Human Resources Department?

The Human Resources Business Partner participates in the continual improvement of the service provision by adapting to the evolving business needs and implementing local and global HR initiatives and projects.

Is a strong attention to detail important in this role?

Yes, strong analytical skills and high attention to detail are crucial for managing processes such as payroll, annual leave, sickness absence data, and compliance activities.

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach—engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs for now and what’s next. From concept to commissioning, we are creating and delivering the building blocks of the energy transition. Our innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, our locally focused and globally integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.