HR Business Partner

RSK Group’s HR department are looking for a full time HR Business Partner to join their team. The role can be homebased, however you will have to travel to sites across the country at least once a month or where required.

Key Responsibilities:

It will be of critical importance to understand each of the business areas that you support and their own individual strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to provide the necessary HR support.

More specifically it is expected that the HR Business Partner will:

• Contribute to and support the implementation of the HR Strategy by working with managers to improve service delivery
• Effectively manage and co-ordinate the management of disciplinaries, appeals, grievances, sickness absence, redundancies and a range of employment and employee relations matters ensuring legislation, policy and best practice are followed.
• Coach, support, mentor and challenge managers in the application of HR policies and practices and on a wide range of employment related issues, promoting best practice and encouraging greater ownership. This will include providing advice and guidance on HR issues in order to minimise risk and financial exposure.
• Manage and maintain contracts, personnel files and other employee information.
• Regularly corresponding with employees verbally and in writing
• Be adaptable in fast growing and fast paced environment with the ability to manage and prioritise complex workloads
• Investigate and manage payroll queries
• Partner multiple business units, reporting on key areas of the business with robust analysis and recommendations that can provide sustainable solutions
• Be responsible for the end to end recruitment process
• Be responsible for ensuring that absenteeism is managed through the absence management policy for both short and long term cases, including occupational referrals as applicable
• Work independently in supporting the business on all HR activity independently or with minimal support
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and knowledge share within the wider team

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in HR partnering within a complex organisation with multiple disciplines and requirements
• CIPD level 5 part or hold a relevant HR qualification
• Ability to build string relationships and maintain these
• Ability to identify key issues and give advice within the scope of employment legislation and within areas of knowledge / capability.
• Understanding and recognising limitations in knowledge and seeking advice where appropriate.
• Understanding of M&A and TUPE
• Proficient in IT software such as Microsoft packages
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, able to deal effectively and establish rapport with people at all levels.
• Professional approach and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Team player with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Full UK driving licence

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary depending on experience and qualifications
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership

Please See The Full Job Description Under Documents.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues’ growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?