HR Business Partner

Motor Neurone Disease Association

Hours
37 hours per week

About the Organisation

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, independence, and has no cure. Every day, we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

About the role

As HR Business Partner, you will partner with teams, managers, and key stakeholders to help build organisational and people capabilities, and shape and implement effective people strategies and activities that are fit for both the current and future needs of the Association. You will be an HR expert, supporting managers in all people-related matters across the Association to ensure compliance with our legal obligations, as well as ensure the best experience for, and engagement of, our people.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the Head of HR to provide HR expertise and advice to managers and employees, and coach managers to support individual and team performance.
• Partner with teams and managers to proactively identify opportunities to resolve people challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Manage change effectively with professional support and guidance on change management, including redundancy, restructuring, TUPE, mergers, etc. Ensuring consistent support and communication to employees.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations cases, including absence, capability, disciplinary, and grievance resolution, and escalate to the Head of HR where required.
• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive and accessible range of policies and procedures that are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and in line with the values of the Association.
• Work in collaboration with the Learning & Development team on matters including training, career development, talent management, and succession planning.
• Support with providing effective onboarding and induction processes.
• Support in the design and delivery of HR training.
• Keep ahead of HR legislative changes and best practices.
• Use evidence and data to identify people's priorities and guide decisions around current and future needs.
• Support an inclusive working environment by recognising individual differences, advising on and coordinating reasonable adjustments, and managing flexible working requests in line with policy, legislation and organisational need.
• Bring people with expertise that enables business areas to deliver their strategic goals.
• Build strong, credible relationships across the Association.
• Support in the delivery of projects as needed, and as specified in our HR project plans and people strategy.
• Support with HR communications such as letters, emails, and SharePoint as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of HR or Director of PCI as needed.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Essential Criteria:

• CIPD qualified and significant demonstrable working HR experience in employee relations and UK employment law.
• Takes a coaching style approach with an ability to think creatively and in a solution-focused way.
• Continuous improvement mindset and actively seeks feedback.
• Influences and builds relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated and proactive with an ability to manage own time and work autonomously.
• Comprehensively understand the business, its needs, and remain connected to our cause and the MND community.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity in everything you do, and works collaboratively with the EDI Manager.
• Experience supporting organisational change and transformation.

Compensation & Benefits

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to the Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the Northampton office and remotely

How to apply

• Please apply via our website.
• To support an inclusive application process, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form. If you would like to apply via video or audio file, please send your recorded application, ensuring you cover the supporting statement aspect, to [email protected]

Interviews

• Once we have shortlisted, we'll get in touch with all applicants to let you know if you've got to the next stage.

Policies

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, including employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

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