HR Business Partner

Description & Requirements

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Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

The role of HRBP is to support the business and be a trusted partner with key stakeholders.

The HRBP will support the operational business and work closely with the senior Operations leadership Team and operational managers to drive improvement in manager capability and the delivery of key people metrics which support the overall business objectives.

The role will work closely with our HR Advisory partner & legal partner to drive consistency and ensure ER cases are effectively managed.

Key objectives of the role are to drive improvement in manager capability, reduction in absence and attrition and improvement in case duration.

The HRBP will work closely with centralised MAXIMUS HR functions - Policy and Projects, Recruitment, T&D, Engagement, Compensation and Benefits and HRBP colleagues in other divisions of Maximus UK.

Salary: £50,000 - £57,750 pa

Due to the location of the service that we are delivering in this part of the business, we are keen to consider candidates who are based in the Midlands, Northern England and Scotland.



* Deliver a consistent approach to HR matters across the business


* Lead and manage complex ER cases, early conciliation and tribunal process


* Have a real curiosity and desire to understand the business to formulate plans to ensure the HR function effectively supports the operational objectives in driving improvements in engagement, absence and attrition


* Work with external stakeholders (DWP) to share progress on key projects and workstreams


* Share best practice and learnings with internal stakeholders to enhance HR knowledge across the business


* Accountable for ensuring HR process delivered and time scales are adhered to and complied with - performance management process, pay review process, annual leave carryover etc.


* Work with internal stakeholders to implement and drive business initiatives • Identify and develop succession planning and talent within the business


* Lead on key organisational change projects


* Strong analytical skills - ability to interpret and present data to drive improvements across key metrics and objectives


* Ability to develop business cases where required to improve business performance


* Provide feedback and direction on organisational policies, programs, and initiatives in support of business objectives and mitigation of company exposure.


* Provide support to Corporate Operational and HR leadership teams on new initiatives and special projects.


* Ensure the operational...