Human Resources Business Partner
Posted 3 days ago by Swisslog
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Redditch, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner at Swisslog plays a crucial role in fostering a high-performance culture by supporting line managers and staff in various HR practices. This position involves recruitment, performance management, and strategic HR initiatives within a hybrid working environment. The role is initially offered on a 12-month full-time contract basis, based in Redditch. The ideal candidate will have prior HR experience and strong IT skills, particularly with HR systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first line support for line managers, staff, and external contacts.
- Support managers in recruitment processes and manage relationships with talent acquisition teams and agencies.
- Participate in UK and regional strategic HR improvement initiatives.
- Attend regular meetings with the UK senior management team.
- Enforce the performance management process and set objectives for employees.
- Keep updated on changes in working practices and legislation, briefing managers as necessary.
- Assist with updating HR policies and procedures.
- Work with marketing to promote employee welfare and wellbeing.
- Complete regional reports including fluctuation analysis, headcount analysis, and vacancy reports.
Key Skills:
- Previous experience as a Human Resources Business Partner or similar role.
- Human resource related qualifications, preferably CIPD.
- Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Experience in performance management and annual salary review processes.
- Industry background in engineering or technology companies is advantageous.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office and HR systems like SAP SuccessFactors.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites in the UK.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Redditch
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Where do people love what they do and being great at what they do? At Swisslog, that’s where! Our teams are the heart of a world-leading automated logistics company that’s harnessing the power of technology to shape the future of intralogistics. The result? We’re transforming performance and efficiency for customers across the globe, giving them the vital edge in their markets.
We are currently seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based in Redditch with hybrid working available. The position is initially offered on a 12 month full time contract / temporary basis. The Human Resources Business Partner contributes to the accomplishment of Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment and the recruitment and ongoing development of a dynamic and motivated workforce.
Make an impact
- Provide first line support for line managers, staff and external contacts and to regularly meet line managers to discuss issues and support as and when required
- Support managers in the recruitment of their staff advising on the most appropriate recruitment methods, manage the relationship with the talent acquisition team, agencies, web-based recruitment providers and attending interviews where appropriate
- Involvement with UK and regional strategic human resources improvement initiatives
- Attend regular meetings with the UK senior management team
- Ensure the performance management process is enforced and objectives are set for all employees
- To keep appraised of changes to new working practices and changes in legislation and ensure where appropriate managers are briefed of these changes.
- Assist with updating policies and procedures as required
- Work with marketing to promote employee welfare & wellbeing
- Complete regional reports including fluctuation analysis, headcount analysis and vacancy reports
What you need to succeed
- Previous human resource experience as a Human Resources Business Partner / Human Resources Manager or similar role
- Human resource related qualifications / CIPD
- Experience of managing the end to end recruitment process
- Experience of performance management and annual salary review process
- An industry background in engineering or technology companies would be an advantage but not essential
- Strong information technology skills including MS Office and HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors
- Willing to travel occasionally to customer sites in the UK
Our promise to you
Swisslog is a world of opportunity for people who can deliver a game changing mission: driving the future of intralogistics, by shaping an era of robotic and data-driven automated solutions that create exceptional customer value. Join us on this journey and you’ll be part of a global enterprise that’s proud of its Swiss roots - and hugely excited by the worldwide opportunities open to everyone in the Swisslog family. So come and realize your potential, in a team that’s united by passion and driven by the OneSwisslog team spirit.
About Swisslog
Swisslog is shaping the future of intralogistics. As part of the KUKA Group, we work on the latest technologies that are reimagining the world of logistics. We’re a team of 3,000+ experts from 50 countries, serving some of the world's largest and most exciting brands. Together, we’re implementing smart and innovative approaches - including flexible robot-based and data-driven automation solutions that are transforming the supply chain. So join our team and share your unique perspective. Join the journey!
If you think a career with Swisslog could be what you are looking for, we´d love to hear from you. We´re looking forward to receiving your application!