HR Business Partner

In this role, you will be required to effectively collaborate with various business areas (including but not limited to Risk, Legal, Origination, Investments, and Finance) to secure their buy-in for designing and implementing people-related activities that support PIC's purpose of paying the pensions of its current and future policyholders.

• To apply expert, technical advice and guidance on the management of talent in an empowering effective and compliant way.
• To deliver positive outcomes for our people and the Company that promote a high-performance management culture and enhance the PIC brand and market reputation on a consistent basis.
• Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of HR Business Partner within the HR team:

• Responsible for providing expert, technical advice to the business on their people strategy flexing your style and approach to meet the management and leadership capability of the business area.
• Responsible for the successful delivery of the Strategic Workforce Plan for the designated business areas working closely with the Finance Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior leaders to effectively manage headcount and employment costs in line with budget.
• Design and deliver bitesize training sessions and workshops to the business on HR best practice, regulatory changes, talent management, employment law, and HR policies to promote a positive work environment where employees and managers feel comfortable and equipped to handle change.
• Lead on assigned people related change and transformation projects effectively drawing upon the skills, knowledge and expertise of others within the HR function to drive capability and competency across the business.
• Prepare comprehensive reports that demonstrate sound analysis and recommendations for process improvement on the different stages of the employee lifecycle.
• Lead on complex and non-complex employee relations issues coaching managers and senior leaders on conflict resolution utilising Company HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with UK employment legislation and mitigate risk in a regulated environment.
• Effectively collaborate with the HR Centres of Excellence to provide an exceptional people related service to the business that drives our people strategy and supports the achievement of the Company's strategic objectives.
• Takes ownership for their own learning and development in both technical (e.g. data analysis and critical judgement) and non-technical (self-insight and relationship management) skills to raise the profile of HR across the Company.
• Keeps informed of industry trends, market developments, regulatory changes in the financial services sectors, as well as best practices related to HR by attending industry seminars, reading and sharing relevant published articles.

Knowledge

• Strong technical knowledge and expertise in UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Established knowledge of leading people through change.
• Strong knowledge of workforce planning and organisation design frameworks.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry and working within a regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of the Senior Manager & Certification regime and how to embed regulatory requirements into HR processes.

Experience

• Recognised qualification and/or accreditation to a professional body in a HR related field.
• Experience in organisational design work and leading people through change and transformation.
• Experience of delivering people related projects successfully, on time and within budget.
• Proven track record of handling complex and non-complex employee relations cases with dignity and respect.
• Capable and willing to work towards developing their career through continuous professional and personal development.

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Insurance for Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance and Income Protection
• Save As You Earn (SAYE)
• Bonus
• Flexible Working
• Dress for your Day
• Cycle to Work
• Fruit and snacks
• Company events

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