HRBP - Advisor Team Leader - 12 Month FTC - Full Time

VetPartners Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary group in the UK is seeking an experienced HRBP to lead their HR Advisors on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role offers flexible working hours and is based on a hybrid model in York. The ideal candidate should have a CIPD qualification and experience in providing Employee Relations support. The position provides a competitive salary of £40,000 to £48,000 per annum, along with generous holiday allowances and CPD opportunities.

Benefits

6.6 weeks holiday + bank holidays

CPD allowance with study leave

Health Shield Policy

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in providing first line advice to managers on Employee Relations issues.
• Strong influencing skills and relationship management experience.
• Comprehensive HR administration knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of HR Advisors.
• Provide effective HR support to practices.
• Coach HR Advisors in handling operational HR queries.
• Review and update HR policies for compliance.

Skills

Employee Relations advice and support

Relationship management

Collaborative teamwork

Coaching and developing HR Advisors

Education

CIPD qualification L5/L7

Job description

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for leading and developing a team? VetPartners, one of the largest veterinary groups in the UK, is seeking an HRBP, to lead our Team of HR Advisors, on a 12 month Fixed Term – potentially Full Time basis.

Looking for a position that offers working within school hours? Great Work / Life Balance? We can be flexible on hours and options!

Reporting to the Operational HR Manager and based at our York Central Support office on a hybrid basis, you will play a key role in providing effective HR support to our practices along with coaching and developing our People Team HR Advisors ensuring a fair and consistent approach across the team.

As the first point of contact for day-to-day management support for the HR advisor team, you will be responsible for developing and coaching them in providing a professional ‘first point of contact’ for operational HR queries, whilst liaising with our HRBP’s to ensure they receive accurate support with case management, ensuring Employee Relations matters are advanced appropriately, through to resolution. You will also support in the monitoring, reviewing, and updating all HR policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose and compliant with current legislation.

The ideal candidate:

• Experienced in providing first line advice and support to managers, on Employee Relations issues, and have relationship management experience and influencing skills.
• Comprehensive HR administration knowledge and experience
• You will be a collaborative team member, able to work closely within your own team and with internal and external stakeholders.
• Holds CIPD qualification L5/L7 is required along with experience in practical application of employment legislation.

Practically, the role is offered on a 12 Month, Full Time or Part Time (Hours negotiable), Fixed Term basis

What we can offer in return:

• £40000 - £48000 per annum, depending on experience
• A flexible working, hybrid environment, with weekly presence with your Team in our York office.
• 6.6Weeks holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell holiday, additionally
• CPD allowance - 3 days study leave and financial support towards courses relevant to your development
• Health Shield Policy - a health cash plan that can help you budget for your everyday health needs and give discounts with supermarkets and other retailers
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay

At VetPartners, we embrace a culture of trust, loyalty, and support. If you are a determined and committed HR professional with a proactive and solutions-orientated approach, we would love to hear from you!