Senior HR Business Partner

Manchester, Lancashire
Vix Technology Group

The role will report to the UK General Manager, who is responsible for managing human resources and training activities across the UK, Northern Ireland, and the US and Canada. This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing company culture and talent development and ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellence in HR processes, and employee lifecycle management across the regions.
• Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to the regional operational team on all human resources matters (including benefits, employee relations, absence management, performance, disciplinary and grievances), enhancing knowledge and sharing best practices.
• Manage Visa Sponsorship Licence and CoS allocation for the UK & USA, including Right to Work checks.
• Coordinate payroll processing with relevant Finance departments.
• Evaluate and enhance HR strategies to support the regional operational needs of the business while also being flexible enough to adapt to changes within the Group as they occur.
• Ensure that all revisions and modifications to employment contracts and internal policies and procedures are compliant with existing and new relevant laws, enforcing best practices across all regions.
• Ensure the maintenance of employee records (BambooHR) is compliant with local employment and labour laws.
• Provide information and reports on data, including staff turnover, training, health and safety, etc.
• Managing relevant HR costs to budget.
• Lead talent acquisition strategies for the UK, Northern Ireland, and the United States/Canada, including recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Oversee performance management systems, including goal-setting, performance evaluations, and career development initiatives.
• Ensure appropriate training needs analysis, design and implement appropriate training plans with input from department heads, and Apprenticeships and Levy funds.
• Champion initiatives to support employee well-being, career growth, and retention.
• Act as a role model for the business by accepting ownership. promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to cultivate a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) or
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related business field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR role (preferably spanning UK, Ireland, and US markets).
• A minimum 3 years’ experience in a management role (preferably spanning UK, Northern Ireland, and US markets).
• Strong knowledge of UK, Northern Ireland, and US employment laws and HR best practices, and the ability to apply these to a variety of situations using a pragmatic and common-sense approach.

• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions

• People-oriented with the ability to lead and navigate cultural nuances effectively.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision-making, with the ability to create a people strategy.
• Commercial acumen and financial skills, including financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
• A pro-active attitude and a passion for leading with integrity.
• Able to think innovatively and rationally.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in HR systems (BambooHR, Workable), IT and analytics.
• Experience working in a Global High Tech environment is preferable.

What’s in it for you?

Besides the opportunity to work for a global company that is customer and people focused, we offer:

• A focus on learning and development
• A great team of like-minded professionals
• Private Healthcare
• Income Protection Scheme
• Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Benefit Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare Vouchers

Sounds good? Then apply now. Get on board today!

Add your resume and anything else to showcase why you would be a great addition to our team.We regret that this position is only available for UK citizens/Residents with indefinite leave to remain in the UK with current full time work rights for the United Kingdom, currently residing in the UK.

No recruitment agencies, please! We won’t accept any introductions.

Vix Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve. We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.