HR Business Partner - Maximus

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The role of HRBP is to support the business and be a trusted partner with key stakeholders. The HRBP will support the operational business and work closely with the senior Operations leadership Team and operational managers to drive improvement in manager capability and the delivery of key people metrics which support the overall business objectives.

The role will work closely with our HR Advisory partner & legal partner to drive consistency and ensure ER cases are effectively managed. Key objectives of the role are to drive improvement in manager capability, reduction in absence and attrition and improvement in case duration. The HRBP will work closely with centralised MAXIMUS HR functions - Policy and Projects, Recruitment, T&D, Engagement, Compensation and Benefits and HRBP colleagues in other divisions of Maximus UK.

Salary: £50,000 - £57,750 pa

Due to the location of the service that we are delivering in this part of the business, we are keen to consider candidates who are based in the Midlands, Northern England and Scotland.

• Deliver a consistent approach to HR matters across the business
• Lead and manage complex ER cases, early conciliation and tribunal process
• Have a real curiosity and desire to understand the business to formulate plans to ensure the HR function effectively supports the operational objectives in driving improvements in engagement, absence and attrition
• Work with external stakeholders (DWP) to share progress on key projects and workstreams
• Share best practice and learnings with internal stakeholders to enhance HR knowledge across the business
• Accountable for ensuring HR process delivered and time scales are adhered to and complied with - performance management process, pay review process, annual leave carryover etc.
• Work with internal stakeholders to implement and drive business initiatives • Identify and develop succession planning and talent within the business
• Lead on key organisational change projects
• Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret and present data to drive improvements across key metrics and objectives
• Ability to develop business cases where required to improve business performance
• Provide feedback and direction on organisational policies, programs, and initiatives in support of business objectives and mitigation of company exposure.
• Provide support to Corporate Operational and HR leadership teams on new initiatives and special projects.
• Ensure the operational teams are kept up to date on Corporate, Project and Client policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.

• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to travel, car owner
• Understand and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in a demanding environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to be successful in changing environment
• Ability to influence and negotiate with managers at all levels
• Commercially aware
• Self motivated, pro-active
• Good time management and organisational and planning skills
• Proven experience of working within a constantly changing environment; driving new behaviours & cultural change

• CIPD qualified
• Operated at a similar level in a multisite business
• Excellent working knowledge of employment legislation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and HR Systems
• Ability to project manage
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyse, interpret & present data

Key Business Priorities

Internal

• Senior Management Team
• MAXIMUS UK HR Team
• Managers and colleagues in operational and clinical teams
• Internal communication team

External

• DWP
• MAXIMUS People Manager
• Company nominated legal firm
• Occupational Health provider

EEO Statement

Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. YourGuaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.