Company Overview:
Thirty years ago, RDS started its delivery services. Thirty years on and the same customers that we supported then are still choosing to have their goods delivered by us now.
RDS is the industry leader in temperature-controlled courier services. Our reputation is based upon our commitment to delivering an exceptional chilled and frozen storage and distribution service through an extensive delivery network which includes the UK, Europe and further beyond.
With over 50 dedicated temperature-controlled vans and HGVs, we have a proven track record of meeting the tightest delivery deadlines.
Whether your company is a small start-up or a multinational corporation, whatever the size of the consignment, every single one of our clients receives the same level of excellent service.
We pride ourselves on the relationships which we have built with our clients and treat ourselves as an extension of your business.
Purpose of the role :
The HR Business Partner will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and report directly to the MD. As a brand-new role within the company, you will be responsible for developing and scaling the HR strategy for the business. We are looking for a full-time Business Partner with a background in providing HR advice to join our team. You will provide support to line managers in all matters relating to HR, providing guidance and advice in line with current employment legislation. You will be the main HR contact for RDS, who will provide you with guidance and support.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support line managers in all matters relating to HR, including terms and conditions, absence, performance, employee relations and flexible working requests.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures and legal requirements, with clear audit trails and maintain all personnel records per the Data Protection Act
• Offer advice, arranging and supporting investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings within policy.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ensure management teams are appropriately updated on new employment legislation.
• Support with recruitment needs and working with the talent partner.
• Manage the onboarding process – create offer letters and contracts, ensure all pre-employment checks are completed, i.e. verification of right to work in the UK, references; liaise with line managers and create role-specific induction programmes
• Support managers to drive an effective onboarding and hiring process. Schedule GDPR induction and probation reviews, provide HR Inductions as part of the onboarding process
• Ensure new starters are added to all Systems – HR and Payroll systems and added to the payroll process.
• Manage payroll instructions.
• Communicating policies, assisting with any queries and ensuring all relevant paperwork is produced.
• Maintain employee personnel files.
• Manage the talent management programme for your business unit.
• Support the development of staff, manage the training plans, and liaise with training providers for appropriate training courses.
• Provide quarterly HR reports on recruitment, retention and key trends within the business.
• Complete regular employee pulse interviews, flagging key issues and acting on results.
• Office admin duties
• Any other reasonable requests.

Education and Experience:
Ø A high-impact, dynamic person who thinks strategically with a record of consistently delivering results and an ability to deliver operational outcomes.
Ø A degree or BTEC Diploma qualification is desirable.
Ø CIPD Level 5 desirable.
Ø Proven experience in HR management, minimum 3 years in a transport environment.
Ø Ability to hire, manage, coach and mentor professionals in the team.
Ø Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence and resilience to interact with the senior leadership team as well as a diverse team.
Ø A strong understanding of what ‘good’ looks like in terms of best practice, with the ability to drive the implementation and adoption of this in processes.
Ø Understanding of HR analytics and ability to interpret dashboards and reports to make data-driven decisions.
Ø A confident, yet humble individual with a hands-on approach and a problem-solving mindset.
Ø Excellent spoken and written English.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Experience:

• HR: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Support line managers in all matters relating to HR, including terms and conditions, absence, performance, employee relations and flexible working requests.
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures and legal requirements, with clear audit trails and maintain all personnel records per the Data Protection Act
• Offer advice, arranging and supporting investigations, disciplinary and grievance hearings within policy.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law.
• Ensure management teams are appropriately updated on new employment legislation.
• Support with recruitment needs and working with the talent partner.
• Manage the onboarding process – create offer letters and contracts, ensure all pre-employment checks are completed, i.e. verification of right to work in the UK, references; liaise with line managers and create role-specific induction programmes
• Support managers to drive an effective onboarding and hiring process. Schedule GDPR induction and probation reviews, provide HR Inductions as part of the onboarding process
• Ensure new starters are added to all Systems – HR and Payroll systems and added to the payroll process.
• Manage payroll instructions.
• Communicating policies, assisting with any queries and ensuring all relevant paperwork is produced.
• Maintain employee personnel files.
• Manage the talent management programme for your business unit.
• Support the development of staff, manage the training plans, and liaise with training providers for appropriate training courses.
• Provide quarterly HR reports on recruitment, retention and key trends within the business.
• Complete regular employee pulse interviews, flagging key issues and acting on results.
• Office admin duties
• Any other reasonable requests