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Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom

Senior HR Business Partner for the Wates Group central functions (Group Finance, Group IT, SHEQS, Commercial, Procurement and Legal) and the Wates Family Office. Summary of duties/responsibilities:Key HR contact for senior leaders for each function. Providing guidance and support on people management and the application of policy. Leverage relationships with HR team members/Centres of Excellence to ensure coverage and delivery of effective HR support to client base.Support central HR team in updating policies and procedures to ensure they are: legally compliant; reflect best practice; and are easily understood.Point of escalation for complex employee relations cases. Providing advice and support to managers and HR Advisors, which takes account of legal risks/obligations, as well as commercial and operational considerations.Partner with HR data analysts to obtain appropriate and timely management data which is analysed and presented to Senior Leadership Teams.Support cyclical HR activities: talent and succession planning; promotion and salary review processes, providing appropriate challenges where necessary.HR lead on discrete projects and member of Working Groups which develop and implement strategies that support Group-wide objectives, including those relating to Inclusion and Diversity and regulatory compliance.

London, United Kingdom

Managed and provided specialist ER advice and guidance on a variety of employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinaries, long term absence management, performance related matters and change management.Updated HR policies and procedures to reflect current legal requirements and improve efficiency. Coached junior members of the Business Partnering team.

London, United Kingdom

Reported to People Director.End to end management of TUPE transfers (both in and out).Supported annual performance review and salary review processes.Advised on commercial/operational impact of changes in UK employment law. Provided support and guidance to managers on a range of ER issues including performance management, grievances, disciplinary issues and long term sickness cases.Audited and updated HR procedures and standard contracts.Prepared and presented ER training to line managers. Mentored junior members of the HR team.

London, United Kingdom

Conducted in-depth investigation into non-compliance with standard operating procedures. This involved: critical appraisal and analysis of evidence;interviewing interested parties up to Director level;creating project documentation including, risk register, themes matrix and evidence logs;reporting project progress to Head of Compliance team; anddrafting project report and recommendations for action under disciplinary/capability procedures.

Vauxhall

Reported to Deputy Director of Human Resources.Advised on strategic issues including: headcount reduction; risks and obligations on the transfer of over 4000 staff; and harmonisation of terms and conditions. Advised line managers by telephone/in person on operational issues including:- handling grievance and disciplinary matters and drafting outcome letters;- interpreting internal policies; and - strategies for handling contractual disputes.Investigated/advised on complex grievances and proposed action under capability and disciplinary procedures.Audited and redrafted HR policies and procedures to ensure they were clear, consistent and complied with current legislation. Drafted senior level employment contracts and secondment agreements.Managed external lawyers in respect claims and advised on offers of settlement.

House Of Commons

Advised MPs and their staff on a range of UK/EU employment law issues; and drafted briefings on legislation and topical issues.

Wimbledon

Advised and represented clients in claims before the Employment Tribunal.Advised on wide range of employment related issues including: obligations under the TUPE Regulations; family friendly rights; redundancy and resolution of long term absence cases. Drafted employment contracts and HR policies to ensure they complied with current legislation and protected business interests.Drafted and negotiated settlement agreements. Supervised team of employment lawyers and support staff.Acted as subject matter expert for HR team which involved advising on upcoming changes in employment law and amending the firm’s policies and procedures where necessaryProvided training to clients and to members of staff on a range of employment issues.

London Ec1V

Accepted Assistant Solicitor position following completion of training contract and role as litigation assistant.