HR Business Partner in Minworth - GSF Car Parts

About The Role
As a HR Business Partner for GSF Car Parts you will be an influential individual who will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management, serving as an inhouse consultant to executives and management on human resource-related issues.
The HR Business Partner will act as an employee champion and change agent for up to 70 locations. You will be supporting the South divisions and will ideally be based close to the Birmingham area.
For the right individual, this role offers a career in a multi-site, national organisation, giving the opportunity for personal growth and development. We pride ourselves in a culture of encouraging our people to work together and develop relationships that help all of us to succeed.
With our aim to be a flexible employer, this role offers hybrid office and home working however you will be required to travel and work at branches within the network.
Main Duties include:
Promote, communicate, and implement HR initiatives in the Divisions.
Work directly with the Divisional leadership teams to ensure quality delivery of HR support.
Act as a trusted advisor, coach, and consultant for leaders to improve their team effectiveness, strategic insight, and business performance.
Play an integral part within the leadership teams, having credibility and business knowledge to be consulted and actively contribute to overall business decisions.
Develop and foster relationships with managers to ensure that all employee relations, employee engagement, talent acquisition, talent management and development initiatives are supporting the corporate and Division’s business strategy.
Partner with business leaders in driving culture change and embedding purpose and values within the business and supporting the leadership team in nurturing a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Provide guidance, expert advice, and support to managers on issues regarding all areas of employee relations management, collective agreement, attendance (including long term sick support) and performance management.
Assist with the coordination of recruitment process and onboarding programs at all levels, in conjunction with the talent team including new branch opening and business acquisitions which may include the TUPE process.
Recommend Development needs when visiting teams in line with the company offer and agree actions with the Learning and Development Team.
Coaching and mentoring Managers in the business on all people related activities where required.
Working hours:
40 per week – Monday to Friday
About You
What you'll need to succeed:
A minimum of 10 years’ HR generalist experience, ideally within a multi-site organisation
Business and Management BA/BSc (Hons) or CIPD Qualification would be advantageous
A good understanding of laws and regulations governing the management of HR
Exposure to mergers and acquisitions inc TUPE process would be beneficial
Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment, whilst taking full advantage of shared services support that is available
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to converse well with various stakeholders and partners
Ability to deal with confidential issues in a sensitive, efficient, and professional manner
Experienced in training others with the ability to build and deliver HR related content
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
Well versed in change management
Be available to travel frequently with a full UK Driving Licence (maximum of 6 points)
What we’ll offer:
Participation in the annual group bonus scheme
Car allowance
33 days annual leave, including bank holidays (and opportunity to increase annual leave for time served)
Online employee discount scheme including big discounts to local cinemas, theme park attractions, major retailers and much more
Healthcare cash plan
Company pension
Life assurance
Internal Development Programmes
Career progression
About Us
GSF Car Parts is one of the UK’s leading automotive parts distributors, supplying thousands of independent garages throughout the UK and Ireland with parts, tools, garage equipment and specialist training. The group has over 175 branches nationwide and a turnover exceeding £475 million. Built on the heritage and success of a dozen local brand identities acquired over several years, we have traded as one brand since November 2021. Our branch network is bolstered by centralised support and expertise from specialist departments in key areas such as procurement and supply chain, marketing and national accounts. The business also benefits from integrated IT systems, which include our industry leading catalogue system, Allicat, and access to the Group's national garage programme, Servicesure.
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