Human Resources

We are seeking a proactive and experienced **HR and Payroll Business Partner** to oversee all human resources and payroll functions across our organisation.

This fast-paced role is crucial for ensuring effective staff management and payroll processing, which are integral to our business operations, dynamic culture, and the overall well-being of our employees.
- **Salary -** £40000pa to £50,000pa (negotiable based on experience)
- **Hours - **40 hours per week, excluding breaks Monday to Friday, with the occasional need to work weekends or evenings during month-end payroll processing.
- **Hybrid working **(2 days WFH, 3 days from our Leicester Head Office)

**Key Responsibilities**:
HR function Management:

- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the organisation’s strategic goals.
- Support organisational growth by demonstrating exceptional leadership and also maintaining the day-to-day HR and payroll operations.
- Building strong relationships with all stakeholders, including Mid and Senior Management teams.
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital.
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
- Maintain pay plan and benefits program, monitoring and enhancing to support employee development and organisational growth.
- Evaluate market data to ensure competitive salary reviews, compensation, and benefits packages.
- Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies to ensure legal compliance and alignment with company values.
- Manage complex employee relations issues, including Tribunal claims, COT3 agreements, grievances, redundancies, and disciplinary actions, ensuring best practice is followed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR personnel files.
- Monitor employee records, including leave requests, absences, and sickness, and provide regular reports to senior management.

Payroll function Management:

- Manage the payroll function ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations.
- Implement payroll best practices.
- Resolve any payroll errors in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for senior management.

**Person Specification**:

- Extensive experience in HR roles, with a strong understanding of HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Desirable if this was within same industry or sector (Health & Social Care).
- Proven experience in managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working as a HR Business Partner, providing strategic advice and support to senior management.
- People oriented and results driven.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret HR and payroll data to inform business decisions.
- Proficiency in using HR Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll software.
- Experience managing HR and payroll projects, including process improvements and system implementations.
- Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
- Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
- Demonstrable experience in handling complex HR and payroll issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll software.
- A Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification, ideally at Level 5 or Level 7.
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. (Desirable)
- Relevant payroll qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) certification. (Desirable).
- Membership in professional bodies like CIPD or CIPP is advantageous.

**Benefits when working with IBC.**
- Competitive Salary, which will be reviewed annually.
- Fully paid Comprehensive Training and induction programmes.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Funded Qualifications and career development.
- Innovative reward and Recognition schemes.
- Spot Bonuses to reward colleagues for going above and beyond their job duties.
- Long Service awards recognising colleagues reaching work milestones.
- Casual Dress
- non uniform.
- Enhanced Paid Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Compassionate leave) on successful completion of probation.
- Access to Health Assured Assistance.
- Paid Holidays (28 days Inc Bank Holidays).

**Who is IBC Healthcare and what do we do?**
- IBC are a leading Health & Social care provider in the Midlands, providing support to 100s of individuals with learning disabilities, complex needs, autism & mental health needs.
- As an employer, we invest heavily in the support structure to ensure day to day support is always given and that all staff members are equipped and trained to do the best they can in their roles. We believe our staff do amaz