HR Business Partner

Are you looking for a challenging HR role where no two days are the same? This could be just what you have been looking for!

RSK is a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions. Our family of over 175 environmental, engineering and technical services businesses works together to provide practical solutions to some of the greatest challenges societies have ever faced. RSK is enabling clients around the world to do their bit. We operate in most sectors of the economy, including many of those most critical to future global sustainability, such as water, energy, food and drink, infrastructure, urban development, mining and waste. With our integrated offering across research and development, consultancy and on-the-ground application, we can deliver a complete solution that is unrivalled in the market.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a qualified HR professional to join their Geosciences & Engineering Division, providing support for over 1500 employees. This is a full-time, permanent role, reporting to the Divisional HR Manager. Your role will be home-based with the expectation that you will travel across the UK as required.

Your focus will be on building solid relationships, understanding the individual business challenges to enable you to support effectively with the day-to-day HR matters and overall HR strategy. The role would suit someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a challenging workload.

HR Business Partner – UK Wide

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and support the implementation of the HR Strategy by working with managers to improve service delivery.
• Effectively manage and co-ordinate the management of disciplinaries, appeals, grievances, sickness absence and a range of employment and employee relations matters ensuring legislation, policy and best practice are followed.
• Coach, support, mentor and challenge managers in the application of HR policies and practices and on a wide range of employment related issues, promoting best practice and encouraging greater ownership. This will include providing advice and guidance on HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure.
• Support the recruitment team with resourcing requirements. Assisting with understanding the requirements for the business and attending interviews as appropriate.
• Manage and maintain contracts, personnel files and other employee information.
• Regularly corresponding with employees verbally and in writing.
• Support the Senior HRBP / UK HR Operations Manager in the management of other HR requirements when needed, including responsibility for projects and ad hoc requests.

Person specification

• CIPD part or fully qualified or hold a relevant HR qualification.
• Ability to advice within the scope of employment legislation and within areas of knowledge / capability.
• Understanding and recognising limitations in knowledge and seeking advice where appropriate.
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to deal effectively and establish rapport with people at all levels.
• Professional approach and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to take ownership of tasks and use initiative to solve problems, exercising appropriate level of judgement.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines, prioritising with a flexible approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, to innovate and to make a difference. Our success is founded on the talent of our employees, so we recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement and earned rewards. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success.

Salary and benefits:

• £depending on experience
• Contributory Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Discounted gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support and professional financial advice