HR Business Partner - Professional Services

Survitec
Dunmurry
2 months ago
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Vacancy Title: HR Business Partner

Vacancy Location: Dunmurry, Northern Ireland 

Engagement Type: Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover), Full Time

Your Company

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.

That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Your New Role

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking for your next career move? Are you a team player, independent, and not afraid to challenge? This is the role for you…

Partnering with the Senior Leadership Team, you will be reporting into the Head of People, supporting the central functions of the business. You will support and drive the business internationally to deliver its aims and objectives. You will advise our stakeholders on our people strategy, policies, and processes. You will attract, recruit, align, motivate, reward, and recognise Survitec’s great people.

What You Can Expect from the Role

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:

You will develop procedures, interpret, and apply policies and advise these daily to our internal stakeholders Build trust within the leadership team to align with the HR strategy and the Company business plan and objectives You will ensure new starts are onboarded in a timely manner Identify requirements for HR frameworks and tools within an important area of responsibility to meet business needs Investigate complex business questions using a wide range of HR data to diagnose underlying causes of key business issues and enhance these areas to improve engagement and performance Manage complex employee relations cases and handle in a professional manner ensuring adherence to Company policy  Contribute to wellbeing and equity and EDI&B initiatives You as the expert, will maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and staying up to date with specialist media

Working at Survitec is fast paced, challenging and incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.

The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have

Essential Criteria

A third level qualification or master’s in strategic/human resource management Proven experience in a similar role Recruitment, talent management and onboarding experience Experience in facilitating employment engagement, performance management, succession planning Knowledge of the HR life cycle and using HR information systems Experience of managing employee conflict situations professionally

Why You Should Work for Us

34 days holidays including public holidays Additional day off to celebrate your birthday Cycle to Work Scheme Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package Professional Training & Development Opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Hybrid/remote work model Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

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