4541 - HR Business Partner, HR Transformation
2
National, Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds
Lateral
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Human Resources
£33,990 pro-rata
A vacancy has arisen in the HR Transformation team to work with colleagues and third party suppliers to embed and review transactional HR processes following the introduction the a global Standard Operating Platform (SOP) used to deliver transactional HR services. Primarily you will work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure the HR requirements are correctly defined and aligned to business need. You will use your skills and knowledge of transactional HR services and HR IT systems to support change requests, specify required business outcomes for processes and collaborate on areas of continuous improvement - including agreeing value sets with other organisations that also use SOP, training, testing. Additionally you will be required to work with HR colleagues to support the continued review of HR policies, processes and any associated guidance.
The team support HR in delivering a service to our business and collaborate with colleagues in HR, Service Management and Commercial teams and liaise with third party suppliers such as SSCL to confirm service requirements. Roles and activities in the team are varied but focus on HR systems, policy and process.
It's essential that you:
have experience of managing changes to HR processes and/or HR support systems;
are able to demonstrate a broad understanding and working knowledge of HR processes and systems;
are skilled at reviewing customer requests and identifying outputs, opportunities, impacts and risks - influencing customers and confirming/negotiating requirements where necessary.
You must be able to achieve results through robust prioritisation, often dealing with conflicting, and/or tight deadlines.
Previous experience of system implementation is desirable, as is knowledge of Environment Agency policies and systems but it's not essential.
CIPD and continuous improvement qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
have experience of managing changes to HR processes and/or HR support systems;
are able to demonstrate a broad understanding and working knowledge of HR processes and systems;
are skilled at reviewing customer requests and identifying outputs, opportunities, impacts and risks - influencing customers and confirming/negotiating requirements where necessary.
You must be able to achieve results through robust prioritisation, often dealing with conflicting, and/or tight deadlines.
Previous experience of system implementation is desirable, as is knowledge of Environment Agency policies and systems but it's not essential.
CIPD and continuous improvement qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
Closing Date: 28th March 2017 at 23: 55 hours
Whilst this position is based at Lateral, Leeds, there may be some travel required to other offices/locations - requests to be based at other Environment Agency locations such as Horizon House, Bristol, or Richard Fairclough House, Warrington, will be considered.
Working patterns are Monday - Friday, 7.4 hours a day (37 hours a week).
For further details please contact Jane Edwards by email: jane.edwards@environment-agency.gov.uk
If you are applying internally, please note that you will need your line manager’s permission to apply for this role.
Whilst this position is based at Lateral, Leeds, there may be some travel required to other offices/locations - requests to be based at other Environment Agency locations such as Horizon House, Bristol, or Richard Fairclough House, Warrington, will be considered.
Working patterns are Monday - Friday, 7.4 hours a day (37 hours a week).
For further details please contact Jane Edwards by email: jane.edwards@environment-agency.gov.uk
If you are applying internally, please note that you will need your line manager’s permission to apply for this role.
28/03/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
until 31 March 2018 (subject to review)
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Develops and maintains effective working relationships.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.