HR Business Partner

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About Us – dmg events

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business.

dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a driven and talented HR Business Partner in London to support dmg::events people strategy.

The UK based HR team is responsible for providing confidential, professional advice and support to our Energy Portfolio and Central Functions teams across offices in the UK, Middle East, Nigeria, Calgary and Singapore business in all areas of HR, including employee relations, recruitment, induction, performance management, compensation, training and development and employment legislation.

The role reports to the HR Director.

Key Focus Areas for the Role

Employee Relations:
Provide advice and accurate and timely information to employees and management on HR initiatives, practices and strategies.

Coach and train managers in key HR skills and processes including, recruitment and selection, coaching, performance management, remuneration and benefits administration, helping them to achieve competence in core people management skills.

Leading consultations on flexible working and maternity leave.

Provide advice, support and guidance to managers on employee-related issues, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of employees and minimizing company liability.

HR Admin & Systems Support:
Be responsible for the HRIS System (Workday) and Applicant Tracking System (Greenhouse) ensuring that it is fully updated/accurate.

Manage the payroll function for the UK, Singapore, Nigeria and Calgary, liaising with external resources to ensure adjustments are processed according to schedule.

Coordinate the application and renewal process of visas for UK, Nigeria, Singapore and Canada staff being sponsored by the company or employment passes for staff transferring/starting in Singapore.

Manage the payroll function for the UK, Singapore, Nigeria and Calgary, liaising with external resources to ensure adjustments are processed according to schedule.

Preparing and maintaining staff handbooks.

Recruitment Support:
Source and interview candidates for job vacancies, assisting managers throughout the selection process.

Manage new hire inductions and on boarding process, and conduct new hire reviews.

HR Strategy:
Contribute to the HR department’s ongoing and special projects both globally and within the UK.

Identify development needs in conjunction with line managers, source solutions, and organise training by external consultants where appropriate.

Championing wellbeing in the workplace by identifying and partnering with external wellbeing/occupational health providers, and communicating/promoting services to staff. Measuring employee satisfaction and identifying areas that require improvement, and identify ways to better and consistently monitor employee engagement.

Fully developing, implementing, maintaining and communicating policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures, absence management and UK Legislation.

Undertake regular salary reviews and benchmarking.

Assist managers and finance department with KPIs.

Assist with organisational planning such as department structure and succession planning.

Our Ideal Candidate:
Job-Specific Skills:
Strong level of generalist HR experience, preferably within a similar role

CIPD qualified or equivalent

Sound knowledge of employment law and best practice

Credibility with staff and managers at all levels

Positive influencing and negotiating skills

Dynamic and enthusiastic personality

Discretion and the understanding of the requirement of confidentiality

Strong knowledge of Workday HRIS system, Greenhouse ATS, MS Office Suite and knowledge of payroll systems would be advantageous

Behavioural Competencies:
Excellent networking and information gathering abilities

Engaging, professional, and diplomatic demeanour

Superior oral and written communications skills

Good listening skills

Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate clearly and promptly in all mediums with all levels of staff

Intelligent & incisive

Can build effective informal and formal communication channels at all levels, both internally and externally

Strong influencing, negotiating and networking skills, able to challenge manager’s assumptions appropriately

A consultative approach. Shows respect and takes on board the views of others. Listens carefully

Pragmatic and level headed

High levels of creativity, energy and resolve

Organised, articulate, accurate, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative

Able to plan ahead, prioritise and deal with issues before they become a problem

Ability to multi-task and deal with dynamic fast changing work environments

A completer/finisher

Discretion, confidentiality and empathy with "life" experiences

Demonstrates a positive, can do attitude

Rational & intuitive

Resourceful & industrious

Team player, used to assimilating and sharing knowledge on a timely basis.

The duties and responsibilities of this job description are intended to be indicative but not exhaustive of the responsibilities of the post holder. The requirements of the job/contract may develop and change, and the post holder may be expected to adapt to these requirements.