Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Who are AzetsAzets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have over a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices!We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.Please note this role will be hybrid and can be based at any of our offices in the North West, Bolton, Lancaster, Manchester, Preston, Stockport or Burnley.Day to day dutiesThe Key responsibilities can be summarised as:Consults with business leaders and management to foster and promote the engagement of Azets Values at all levelsPlays a strategic role supporting the business with the People Agenda and each regional needsAnalyses HR MI to develop strategies and solutions around issues or concerns with any findingsWorks with HR Services to support ER cases and performance issues raised within the region or functionManages the regional HR BP’s on daily basis, supporting their developmentEstablishes a thorough understanding of each office, its goals, opportunities, and challenges, and uses this with their people expertise (plus any people data), to identify, develop, agree and deliver an office People Plan that is aligned to the business objectives and overarching People PlanDelivers a Business Partnering service that influences and builds relationships with Partners and line managers, whilst also acting as a trusted partner and a coachWorks with the Talent Acquisition team to support their strategies to effectively attract and recruit talentSupports and manages the talent profile of employees within the business, including critical roles, succession planning and organisational designWorks with the Talent Development team to identify training needs across the offices and practical learning solutions, which may include the delivery ofActs as a local point of people expertise for specialist teams that are implementing new people approachesActively participates in project teams and effectively implement people initiatives, ensuring that key deliverables are met within specified timelinesCoaches and provides feedback to key stakeholders to help improve business efficiency and productivityQuestions and challenges others to get to the root of people and business issuesWorks closely with Partners to strengthen the Company culture and values and employee experience by improving employee engagement and retentionCoaches Partners and line managers on performance management processes and remuneration practicesWork closely with HR services to roll out both national and regional initiativesWhat are we looking for?Experienced HR generalist / HR Business Partner, ideally experience in a professional services environment.Experience at Senior HR BP levelExperience managing teamsEffective influencing skillsIntellectual curiosity & empathy – a desire to learn all aspects of the business and understand it’s goalsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsChange management skillsAbility to work with business stakeholders at all levelsNetworking skillsEnsuring that all data is managed in accordance with all legal and Corporate requirementsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesExperienced in the use of the Microsoft Office suiteWhat's in it for you?Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues - Careers | Rewards And Benefits | Azets UK