Human Resources Business Partner

Primary Function

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Human Resources professional to join our team in London. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of UK and Irish labour and employment law, required hiring practices, and employment operations processes for onboarding (joining) through terminations (leaving). This person enjoys communicating with others and thrives in a global, people-first environment. You’ll be responsible for delivering efficient, accurate, and compliant HR services that supports the full employee and manager business cycle.

Full time, primarily in-office (not remote) in Central London. Combination of onsite at TeamPeople's office and also on-site in visiting space at Client Sites with our co-located teams at site. Must be flexible for work site locations and there is potential for home office work at times.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the joining and leaving process for all candidates for hire in our UK operations for all divisions, ensuring a seamless, accurate, and engaging experience across a geo diverse business.
• Support managers with business requirements, changes, and handle employee issues ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant employment regulations. Provide guidance for escalated and unique situations that may arise, with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Interact closely with HR Manager and the CHRO to create impact across all HR regions and assist in the development and implementation of HR initiative.
• Escalate employee issues, contract issues and grievances to internal legal counsel and HR
• Manager as required by company. Engage outside consultants as directed by internal legal counsel and HR Manager.
• Uphold and demonstrate company mission and values throughout interpersonal discourse, decision-making, manager coaching, and executive recommendations.
• Serve as main point of contact for all leaves of absence and employee grievances while ensuring compliance with labour laws.
• Monitor the sick leave absence records, annual leave records, end of probationary periods, performance management plans and annual appraisal dates to advise managers and ensure that processes are standardized for their correct storage and maintenance.
• Maintain oversight of monthly payroll changes, ensuring that the correct funding occurs, highlighting any funding issues to accounting and management team.
• Partner with payroll, finance, IT, and other cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and timely processing of employee information.
• Maintain and update HR systems, employee records, and compliance documentation in line with GDPR, IR35, and company policy.
• Work in tandem with training specialists to align employee skill development and training programs, and engagement activities.
• Communicate eligible new hires with Benefits Broker Administrator for opportunity to enroll in offered private health and supplemental insurances offered.
• Review company-offered benefits and make recommendations to Leadership, HR Manager, and CHRO for annual renewal periods.
• Partner with and provide information to Employer of Record vendor(s), for individuals who are employed through them, yet performing work for our client. In addition, facilitate feedback paths to EORs and vendors of contingent work performance for their management to address.
• Coordinate with immigration counsel and visa partners for visa holder management ensuring to gain/maintain valid work visa status.
• Prepare and deliver required workforce reports and metrics to inform leadership and drive
• business results
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust across company services and all levels of the organization.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law, right-to-work requirements, GDPR, IR35 and HR compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with new hire/joining practices, employee relations, and HR administration within the UK.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated proficiency working with HRIS systems, and business software of Microsoft Office Suite – mastery of Excel, and Google Workspace required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, and able to effectively multitask while operating in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of working independently across business teams in a professional and consistent manner

Education & Experience

• 7+ years proven experience in an HR Generalist role within the UK
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or higher) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications, Business Administration or related field