HR Business PartnerContract until 31/01/2025 InitiallyWalsall£150 per day, inside IR35Job SummaryThe Junior HR Business Partner (JHRBP) partners closely with business leaders and line managers to proactively drive the business priorities in their respective area. The JHRBP builds leadership capabilities to deliver the people plan and drives the talent agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesBuilds trusted relationships with leaders across the business areas and within the HR teamProvides coaching and guidance to leaders and act as sounding boardDeveloping talent: Understanding the vision and strategy for talent, be a key partner for leaders and apply influencing skills to drive the talent agenda within the business areaAligns with Centre’s of expertise to provide HR solutions to the businessDrives performance management to increase individual and business performanceHas a solid knowledge of employment law and HR procedures to make sure the business is compliant and to keep the business safe and legalBalancing priorities and project work with the emerging and immediate needs of the business in line with strategyHas an ability and curiosity to scope complex tasks and project work and drive execution of the task and / or project work through to completionWorking with leaders to establish high-performing teamsBe an advocate and role model the Leadership Competencies and Cultural FactorsManaging change to enable continual transformation for an optimal organisation; from organisational design to implementation and embedding changes within the functionDesired Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExperience ideally gained from within a fast-paced retail (or similar) organisationProven ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, with exacting timelines, and where high levels of accuracy are paramountProven track record of working effectively with multiple level stakeholders requiring an autonomous, decision-making approachStrong commercial acumenTake full responsibility and ownership for their actions; hands-on and can-do attitudeThink broadly and consider all implications of actions across the business functionUse coaching style to challenge their partners to think differently and seek new perspectives and move beyond obstaclesAre valued for their approach to look for possibilities, seek opportunities and drive executionDemonstrate high levels of resilience and emotional intelligenceExcellent influencing, relationship building and communication skillsProven change leadership ability - creating meaning for others, and being comfortable in proposing innovative and transformative approaches to problem solvingDemonstrable experience of working in teams to achieve a common goalWell-developed IT skills with experience of using an HR Information System (e.g. Oracle, PowerPoint, Excel)Solid understanding of employment law practicesEnthusiastic and positive energyHighly professional and can flex style and adjust to different audiencesPrioritising own workload and self-efficient, results orientedThe ability to take initiative and work without supervision is essentialAPPLY NOW!