HR Business Partner

Anord Mardix, a Flex company, are a global group that manufactures switchgear and associated products for installation in mission-critical and live commercial buildings ranging from data centres to the international headquarters of some of the world’s largest companies.

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a HR Business Partner located in Castle Mills, Kendal.

Reporting to the Senior HR BP, the HR Business Partner will build and sustain effective, trusted relationships with senior leaders, working in partnership to develop and influence their HR activities, challenges and opportunities in the UK. You will coach and manage the HR Operations and Payroll teams with 3 direct reports.  

What a typical day looks like:

• Support and advise Head of HR, and Senior Leaders by providing specialist HR knowledge and skills in HR investigations, activities, and workforce planning

• Provide advice, guidance, and support on aspects of change management, local workforce development, absence management, policies, workforce profiling, assisting with organisations vision and strategies, wellbeing initiatives, terms and conditions and pay/job evaluation issues

• Provide expert advice and support on complex disciplinary, grievance, absence management and performance management cases. To manage complex, high-profile cases with the appropriate senior leaders

• Act as a role model, working with managers and staff to propose plans and strategies to develop our core values and behaviours by demonstrating commitment to the organisation’s values

• Influence and challenge senior leaders to shape and bring to life the culture of inclusion across directorates, supporting the overall D&I business strategy

• Advise and coach business on matters related to talent management, including HR requirements, workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management, etc

• Partner with local HR teams and Centres of Expertise to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions, Anticipate talent implications and impact to the organization. Identify issues and opportunities in closing organizational performance gaps and/or deploy effective tools and programs to achieve strategic vision and goals of the business

• Support business segment in cascading goals to optimize alignment between business and human capital strategies, ensuring effective implementation

• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives, alignment of systems, processes and structures to drive the right people behaviour and engagement

• Assist the business in making informed decisions with regard to people investment to achieve sustainable business results

• Assist with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems and processes as required

• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• Previous experience in a similar generalist HR role at BP / Senior Advisor level, with direct responsibility for providing first line support to managers and employees

• CIPD level 5 qualified with a minimum of 5 years HR experience at Advisor level

• Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and conscientious with a high standard of attention to detail. You must be able to work accurately to deadlines in a busy and pressurised environment and demonstrate flexibility

• Strong people management skills and demonstrable team management experience

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with impeccable attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, confident in building collaborative relationships with HR, Management and Stakeholders at all levels

• Eligible to work in the UK with a driving licence and willingness to travel to other sites across the UK

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• An environment where you will feel fulfilled by your work, valued for your contribution, and celebrated for your success;

• A competitive salary and benefits package which includes:

  • A merit-based annual pay review

  • Enhanced annual leave

  • Attendance bonus

  • Employee recognition scheme and long service awards

  • Referral bonus

  • Volunteer days

  • Group Life Insurance, including a death in service payment and access to a virtual GP service 24/7 365 days a year

  • Sick pay scheme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• Flexible/Remote/Hybrid Work based on your Job Function

• Travel opportunities (role dependent)

• Support in your well-being by access to

  • Employee Assistance Programme offering free access to qualified counsellors and expert advice

  • On-site trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Access to various discount programs (including food, activities, gym memberships etc.)

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

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