HR Business Partner

Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management.

A quick look at the role.

The HR Business Partner will provide HR advice and support on a wide range of strategic and operational Human Resources issues in a nominated region of the Resources and Energy (R&E) division, and more widely across the business when required.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Operate as an integral part of the R&E management team, taking the lead on HR matters and supporting the achievement of HR and wider objectives detailed in the Biffa Balanced Business Plan.
• Participate in regional/functional periodic and ad-hoc business meetings
• Monitor and support the completion of performance and leadership reviews
• Work with operational teams in the business area to devise development and succession plans
• Promote and drive the employee engagement agenda, particularly by assisting with completion and execution of engagement plans.
• Provide advice to supported functions on HR policies, remuneration, working hours, terms & conditions of employment, procedures and best practices
• Facilitate the management of dismissal situations as necessary, including any Employment Tribunal claims
• Advise on all employment law issues
• Plan and oversee management of organisational change and local consultation exercises regarding redundancies, TUPE matters etc
• Work with operational management teams to successfully conclude any local collective bargaining/grievance issues
• Prepare monthly and other reports for submission to Divisional HR Director; preparation of analytical data as required (e.g. analysis of wage offer implications etc.)
• Preparation for, and presentation of, HR-based training workshops as required
• Advise and assist operational management with recruitment as required

• Develop and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with service areas, colleagues and employee representatives, establishing professional credibility.

Requirements

• Full CIPD or equivalent qualification
• Considerable commercial HR experience in a decision making role
• Experience of senior business partnering, preferably up to and including Business Unit Director level
• Professional knowledge of employment law and its practical application
• Conversant with all employment-related Codes of Practice etc
• Awareness of pay, pensions and benefits issues
• Knowledge of working hours and shift rostering alternatives
• Confident with all Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Excel and Word
• Confident and articulate with the ability to influence at all levels
• Able to conceive and produce written correspondence and reports, often in response to complex HR issues
• Resilient with the ability to work effectively under pressure
• Well organsied with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Performance bonus
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Generous pension scheme
• Private medical
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme

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Dedicated to diversity.

At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. It’s why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.