Human Resources Business Partner (HR BP - FTC)

Job Introduction

As Human Resources Business Partner, you'll partner with the Allenby/Connaught contract management team to ensure the delivery of HR solutions which will  deliver the contract 2017 strategy,  maximise people performance and significantly contribute towards strengthening business performance

You'll provide an efficient and quality HR service to Allenby/Connaught, ensuring that all people processes are manged effectively and in accordance with the Sodexo HR operating model.

You'll also promote a high performance and high engagement culture within the contract which is aligned to the Sodexo values, quality of life ethos and management behaviours.

Project Allenby/Connaught is a partnership with third parties to provide modern, high quality, fully serviced, purpose-built living and working accommodation for some 18,700+ soldiers

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

Role Responsibility

Key Accountabilities:

• Improved people management across your business which is focussed on the overall People Team strategy and HR Big 5
• Active contribution to the full re-accreditation of the Investors in People standard for UK & Ireland
• Use of HR Analytics to identify areas for improvement and develop interventions for change in areas such as casual absence, suspensions and regretted losses, with clear deliverable improvements when evaluated.
• Continuously monitor and ensure labour targets are met within specified timeframes and recommend appropriate interventions to support operations
• Delivery of quality HR service across business area  due to strong working relationship with Central HR Advisory and People Centre
• Improved implementation of HR policy, procedures and initiatives across your business through effective communication, coaching and implementation of processes with line managers, resulting in fewer ETs

*Please see attached job description for full details including main responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

• Educated to degree level or equivalent CIPD qualification or qualified by experience
• HR generalist experience and good understanding of all aspects of HR Management including resourcing, talent management/succession planning, change management and employee relations
• Understanding of human capital measurement and delivery of performance improvement interventions
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Good interpersonal, communications and presentation skills
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Well organised, responsive and able to work under pressure
• Full driving license and car owner - mileage between Aldershot and Tidworth sites will be fully reimbursed through expense policy.

Desirable

• Exposure to unionised environments is beneficial
• Experience of organisation development and design, and facilitation of change including consultation and engagement
• SAP HR and appreciation of other HR Systems
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office programmes
• Experience of the Armed Forces Community/Military

Package Description

Competitive salary of £45,000 plus benefits including pension, bonus, flexible benefits scheme.etc

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster

**This HRBP role is a six month fixed term contract / secondment with manager approval**

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.