We are currently looking for
an Assistant People Business Partner to join our People Function
within the Corporate group.
This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas.
Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites.
We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with managers at all levels

• Leading employee relations cases from start to finish.

• You will be adept at building relationships quickly and seeing the bigger picture.

• You will also be a graduate or chartered member of the CIPD or currently undertaking a qualification.

If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification!
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IN THE INSTANCE THAT WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, WE WILL HOLD AN INITIAL SIFT BASED ON THE LEAD CRITERIA OF GRADUATE OR CHARTERED MEMBERSHIP OF CIPD OR CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING QUALIFICATION.

Applicants are assessed on whether they meet any mandatory requirements as well as the necessary skills and experience for the role. Applications are scored based on the competency-based answers provided- ensure you have read these thoroughly and allow sufficient time. You can view the competencies for this role in the job description.

The Assistant People Business Partner will work with the People Business Partner to deliver a business focused People service that meets the needs of the client area(s) and wider organisation. Working in partnership with People team members to ensure pay and employee relations issues are managed to a high quality, ensuring adherence to legislation, policies and terms and conditions. Contributing to strategic People projects and deputising for People Business Partners as required.

Key responsibilities:

• To quickly and effectively build and maintain strong and credible relationships with managers at all levels within the client area and to develop

  in
  -depth understanding of the work of the
  organisation
  .

• To provide advice to managers to contribute to effective management of staff and meet governance requirements.

• To effectively advise on and manage employee relations cases, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance.

• To work in partnership with managers at a strategic level to constructively challenge and identify opportunities for change and development.