Our Client is a charity based in London, specialising in helping people with complex and multiple needs, including those associated with poor mental health and substance misuse. We manage a range of services, including street outreach, frontline hostels, day services, specialist supported housing and employment and skills schemes

Role Purpose

The People Business Partner will support Thames Reach to deliver a high quality and effective service from a people perspective by:

• Providing guidance on People practices such as restructures and employee relations

• Bringing People expertise and developing solutions to help the business area to deliver its strategy

• Influencing and building relationships with managers 

• Acting as a local point of People expertise for teams that are implementing new people approaches

• Coaching and providing feedback to key stakeholders to help improve business efficiency

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Advising and supporting employees and managers in all areas of People matters which includes, recruitment, employment, policy, and procedures
• To lead on People casework and employee relations with regards to conduct, performance, grievance, TUPE, restructures, and sickness absence
• Promoting best practice and compliance with employment legislation, policies and procedures ensuring consistency of approach and application
• Responsible for the provision of timely and accurate information, reports and analysis (using the CIPHR database)
• Supporting key stakeholders across the People team, influencing and guiding on strategic issues such as organisational development and workforce planning

The People Business Partner will adopt and comply with Thames Reach ethos and values, policies and procedures, and regulatory frameworks including, Code of Conduct, Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Data Protection and Safeguarding. No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Significant experience within a People / People generalist role, ideally qualified to CIPD Level 7 or working towards this
•  Strong track record and knowledge of UK HR legislation to manage the ER caseload  Experience of effective use of data to provide insights that drive the strategic People plan
• Great attention to detail, ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Good level of IT literacy in particular Excel, strong written and verbal communication skills 
•  Strong interpersonal / teamwork skills with an ability to facilitate and coach others 

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