Senior Human Resources Business Partner

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom KPMG UK Full time

Senior HR Business Partner

Base Location: UK Wide covering a network of 20 offices nationally:

The KPMG Business Services function is a cornerstone of our UK business. Operating from 20 UK locations and sitting with KPMG Central Services we do work that matters.

Within Central Services we are part of a community of experts across a wide range of critical activities who help grow, run, and protect KPMG in the UK.

From HR and Learning, Finance, Procurement, Facilities and Business Support, through to Risk and Legal, Corporate Affairs, and Sales and Marketing, our approach is focused on driving the improved performance of the firm, which we support with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG as a Senior HR Business Partner

Acting as the primary point of contact for assigned internal client group (Coverage, PGL, Function or a subset within one of these areas: “internal client”), managing and delivering an outstanding HR business service to clients. Also acts as a key facilitator and enabler of the matrixed organisation and a driver of change.

What will you be doing?

  • Resolve straightforward and complex people issues with a focus on commercially pragmatic outcomes, escalating as necessary.
  • Undertake risk assessments in conjunction with the Employment Law Advisory Team (ELAT) and escalate issues to a Principal Associate level before involving relevant CoEs or HR Business Partners.
  • Demonstrate a high level of competency in applying employment law, staying updated with changes and legal advancements.
  • Support People Leaders with HR policy and process implementation, such as Intelligent Working requests and relocations.
  • Advise on disciplinary, grievance, and performance issues, including exam training failures.
  • Design and draft non-standard correspondence as required.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of absence management, providing advice to performance managers, People Leaders, and partners on dealing with long-term or persistent absences, including OH referrals. Coach performance managers and People Leaders on return-to-work conversations.
  • Serve as the expert point of contact for performance management issues, supporting the implementation of RPP (Rapid Performance Planning) development plans and advising on how to handle typical and atypical RPP/performance coaching meetings.
  • Coach and support performance managers and People Leaders on the performance management process and delivering difficult messages.
  • Educate the business on managing redundancies and forced exits correctly.

What will you need to do it?

  • Strong HR knowledge (CIPD qualification or equivalent)
  • Demonstrable experience in Employee Relations, preferably within a fast-moving and responsive HR team.
  • Project orientated and able to both create and work to detailed project plans
  • Honed collaboration skills, understanding how to operate in a complex, matrixed organisation
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills and strong delivery focus

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines

Highly effective stakeholder management and relationship building skills; credible and confident with stakeholders at all levels

To discuss this or wider Central Services roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to talent across the country but our core Central Service hubs for this role are:

Leeds

Birmingham

Manchester

Watford

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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