People & Culture Business Partner

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees
 

Agility	We Lead with Agility
Integrity	We Act with Integrity
Excellence	We Empower Excellence
Care	We Value Care

 
Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee’s responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create.As an established P&C BP, you will already have a successful track record in rolling up your sleeves and delivering P&C services within a fast-paced environment. You will also have a depth of experience managing a diverse range of generalist P&C issues and a rewards programme. Reporting to and working closely with the Senior People & Culture Business Partner, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of this fast-growing Renewable company.
What you will do:  

• Provide direct strategic and operational insight to key stakeholders on a range of activities including Resource Planning, Performance Management and the employee experience.
• Foster a positive culture and work environment that promotes employee engagement, EVP and inclusion.
• Manage the new starters process by liaising with new employees to obtain required information, conducting pre-employment vetting, drafting employment contracts.
• Manage the probationary process by monitoring review dates and liaising with management.
• The development and delivery of P&C strategy, policies, and practices, reflecting both up to date employment law and best practice.
• Take ownership of the P&C system ensuring that each employee record remains accurate and that required documents are uploaded correctly e.g., employment contracts, employee letters, leave details, sickness certificates etc. 
• Own and manage the annual performance review process and assist managers with performance reviews. 
• Manage and monitor all employee benefit schemes, including health insurance, tax saver travel tickets, bike to work scheme, club subscriptions, bonus schemes, death in service etc. Liaise with benefit providers and answer standard employee queries in relation to company benefits.
• Manage the monthly salary cut-off process by consulting with management to ensure that all changes have been accounted for e.g., starters, leavers, paid / unpaid leave etc.
• Strong P&C Policy and Procedure experience with a proven ability in reviewing developing and monitoring procedures to ensure continued compliance with legislative requirements. Ensure policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and in line with best practice and legislative regulations.
• Manage the leavers process by updating P&C system, arranging for the return of company equipment, ensuring employee is removed from payroll etc. 
• Responsible for the collation of P&C metrics and statistical information for mandatory reporting requirements across the division. Analyse P&C data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Have a positive attitude and sense of humour!

• Third level qualification in a business or P&C related discipline
• CIPD qualified (desirable) or a related P&C qualification
• Previous experience in a P&C role covering the full employee lifecycle
• Experience working with a P&C system
• Excellent communication and influencing skills with an ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail