HR Business Partner in Cardiff

3 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom International Baccalaureate Full time

HR Business Partner

Full-Time, 37.5hrs per week

A Fixed Term contract until December 2024

Salary circa £50,000 per annum depending on experience

IB (International Baccalaureate) Global Centre, Cardiff

Hybrid Working (Office presence required 2 days per week)

About the IB

If you're looking to work for a global organisation with a meaningful mission, and with colleagues all over the world, then the International Baccalaureate (IB) may have the ideal opportunity for you The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 5,500 schools across 159 countries. A career at IB is not just a job; it's an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services and contribute to our 50-year mission of creating a better and more peaceful world. Apply now to join our global organisation where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the Job

In the role of HR Business Partner, you will offer both strategic and operational support in human resources to designated business areas. Collaborating with senior leadership and management, you will develop and implement effective HR solutions that are aligned to the IB's strategic goals and objectives. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of a high-calibre, professional HR service that improves the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the people agenda to support your business areas deliver their strategy.
  • Provide guidance and coaching on people practices such as talent management and development, performance management, employee engagement, restructures and diversity and inclusion.
  • Use data, metrics, and evidence to inform and drive decision making and continuous improvement across your business areas.
  • Build strong relationships and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a high-quality and professional HR service.
  • In conjunction with managers, resolve employee relations issues, such as grievances, disciplinaries, performance and conduct consultations.
  • Conduct investigations, hearings, and appeals as required and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Lead and manage the end-to-end recruitment process for your business areas.
  • Liaise and collaborate with the trade union and the employee forum as appropriate.
  • Advise and coach managers and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, and employment law.

About You

  • A degree in a related field or equivalent experience, CIPD Level 5 is desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience in managing and resolving employee relations issues, examples include: capability, disciplinary, grievances, absence management, restructures, flexible working requests, appeals.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of the latest HR trends, best practices and legal developments.
  • Flexible and agile to accommodate changing business needs.
  • A proactive, detailed and results-oriented mindset, with the ability to work independently and under pressure, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proven skills in negotiation, coaching, and influencing.
  • Customer focus and service delivery mentality, with ability to work at pace whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, analytical & listening skills.
  • Ability to lead and manage HR projects and change initiatives.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

  • Flexi-hours with core working hours between 10am - 12pm and 2pm-3pm.
  • 10% employer pension contribution.
  • Enhanced family friendly benefits.
  • 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave.
  • Life assurance 4x annual salary.
  • Paid volunteering leave.
  • Excellent continuous professional development.
  • Flexible benefits allowance (1.5% of salary).
  • Health and wellness schemes.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Discounts on a range of products, including days out.
  • Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Free on-site car parking.


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