Human Resources Business Partner - 15 month contract

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and in order for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder, we are looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team.

Our benefits package includes:

• Bonus scheme
• Car Allowance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• 26 days holiday with additional bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 20% Flexible working

As HR Business Partner you will be responsible for the provision of an innovative, effective and customer focussed HR Service. This post is part of a dedicated and proactive HR team that are visible and embedded in the business. This post is based at our office in Bury St.Edmunds (1 day a week flexible working) with some travel across regions.

This is a 15 month maternity cover contract

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Delivering the People Plan as part of a dedicated HR Team, and alongside business leaders
• Working closely with employees to implement people plans locally
• Facilitating HR programmes including performance management and policy implementation
• Supporting and facilitating contentious issues that have escalated or that involve senior management
• Working proactively with the business to ensure there is a positive Employee Relations environment, and strong levels of employee engagement in the region
• Co-ordinating and managing Employee engagement activity in the region
• Working with the Senior Managers to drive up line management capability and ownership of people management
• Working with leadership teams to facilitate succession planning and coaching
• Helping to drive performance across the business through MI
• Initiating, leading and supporting HR projects
• Working to ensure training needs are identified and addressed
• Facilitating the recruitment and assessment process for roles in the business area
• Ensuring the delivery of customer centric and supportive HR service

Knowledge Skills and Experience:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent
• Developing and managing change programmes
• Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage with, and influence a range of stakeholders
• Reporting and providing insight
• Policy implementation, performance management, and employee relations
• Strong commercial awareness, business understanding,
• Confidence in dealing with contentious issues, using professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong team ethic with the ability to work across departments, preferably in a matrix structure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience of prioritising work in an environment with changing priorities

Bringing together two trusted housebuilding brands, Tilia Homes and Hopkins Homes, untypical aims to make a positive difference to the UK housebuilding market and help to provide greater access to homes which are affordable for buyers.

Guided by an innovative approach and a commitment to excellence, untypical focuses on creating sustainable, inclusive communities, delivering homes across the UK that people want to live in and are good for the planet.

Our people are at the heart of what we do and crucial for us to succeed in becoming the UK’s most customer-centric housebuilder.