Regional HR Business Partner based in the midlands covering sites in the South West and Central West areas of the country. As the HR Business Partner I am responsible for the support, guidance and development of approximately 200 unit managers and 20 operational management colleagues. The role reports directly to the HR Director, with a strong working relationship with the Regional Managing Directors and Operational Colleagues.Single point of the contact for the Operations Managers, Unit managers and employees in the South West and Central West portfoliosProactively supports the delivery of all HR Processes with key stakeholdersManages complex HR Projects across all functions of HRBuilds a strong business relationship with the all stakeholders including the Senior Management TeamActively identifies gaps, proposes and implement changes necessary to cover riskActs as the performance improvement driver and provokes positive changes in people managementA member of the Senior HR Management TeamDevelops HR team members so they become HR Business PartnersManages, leads and develops a team of HR Advisor's and administratorsKey AchievementsSuccessfully transferred 3 new contracts under TUPE which involved NHS and Local Government Pension SchemesLed on the design and roll out a new HR Case Management application across the Employee Relations Department

Seconded originally to a Projects role, due to the success of the role was promoted to the HR Projects Manager role.Working with the Senior Management Team on change management processes, including being the HR lead on integration and harmonisation of approx. 1000 employees from an acquisition process. Being the link between the Operational/Field Based HR colleagues and the senior team including providing HR metrics for key stakeholders.Responsible for reviewing new business opportunities, including reviewing HR-related elements of invitations to tender; creating and implementing mobilisation plans for incoming and outgoing transfer; seeking professional advice in relation to any liability issues including pensions.Provide consultation to senior management on complex employee relations issues. Manage all redundancy situations including project planning, financial calculations for the business and employees and consulting and communication with affected employees. Devise and create HR management information reports including employee turnover, absence, and workforce demographics report for presentation to the Board, Senior Directors and Operational Team meetings.Responsible for managing on-going HR projects including large scale harmonisation to implementation of HR initiatives including roll out of a Employee Relations Case Management system.

Based in the Midlands, I provided HR support and guidance to a portfolio of residential service’s based in the Midlands and the South West, with a head count of approx. 1100.Coach, support and challenge managers in their application of HR policies and practices and support their induction and development including development and delivery of local workshops on HR related topicsWorking collaboratively with the other functional and operational managers to ensure the production of information relating to KPI's and other management information as required.Working collaboratively with other HRBP's across the HR Department to ensure consistency of advice and continuity and availability of advisory service.Advise, guide and deliver on organisational and cultural change management, facilitating and supporting change initiatives.Providing high quality and effective solution focused advice and guidance on people management issues to Managers and management teams to achieve business objectives.Ensuring communication and consultation processes for all HR policies and procedures within the designated business units, including formal communication with internal representatives, and ensure appropriate involvement of all managers and staffAssisting Head of Human Resources to ensure that the aims of the organisational Human Resource strategy are implemented in the designated business areas.Contributing to whole organisational project work, business planning processes and HR Business plans and assist with work towards the achievement of objectives.Managing the stages of consultancy from initial contact through to disengagement effectively

Provided comprehensive HR support to a designated Operations Director and their portfolio of managers. Responsible for coaching managers in their application of HR policies and practices and support their induction and development including development and delivery of workshops on HR related topics.Advising mangers on sickness absence management and identify attendance concerns and mechanisms for improvement, including attendance at absence meetingsProviding technical advice, guidance and support to managers carrying out investigations and caseworkActing as HR Advisor to the Chair of disciplinary, grievance, conduct and capability hearing panels including appeals to the BoardProviding advice, guidance and support to managers dealing with performance issues, such as work improvement plans and probationary periodsAssisting managers in the preparation of employment tribunal responses together with attendance if appropriateUndertaking specific projects and providing HR expertise particularly in relation to employment law matters including TUPE transfers

Provided generalist administrative support to the Human Resource function, ensuring that any HR-related administration was carried out in an efficient, timely and professional manner.