Blackhawk Network Hiring for HR Business Partner at Hemel Hempstead Full Time

About Blackhawk Network:
At Blackhawk Network, we shape the future of global branded payments through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. Our collaborative innovation and scalable, security-minded solutions help our partners to increase reach, loyalty and revenue. We believe our future holds great things for Blackhawk Network and its partners. We believe that together, we can shape the future. Our beliefs? Win as one team, be innovative, global excellence and be inspiring!

So, what are you waiting for? Shape your career and join our global network.

Overview:
The Human Resources Department supports across all organisations in Europe to include: UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. We ensure there are appropriate people policies, processes, programmes, development and capabilities within the business to support our people to succeed.

Role Purpose:
An experienced HR Advisor, you will be providing effective HR advisory and operational support to the Company, managers and employees across allocated business areas/locations. To provide generalist advice and guidance to managers relating to resource and employee relations in line with Company policy, practices and employment legislation. To co-ordinate HR operational activity to the highest standard and adhering to Company quality procedures.

Responsibilities:
Proactively build and maintain relationships with managers to identify people issues and advise/assist in managing issues before they escalate

Management of day to day first level HR issues in line with current legislation, Company policy/processes and best practice including performance management, disciplinary, grievance, flexible working and sickness absence

Monitor probation periods in allocated business area to support managers in completing successful probations or extending where appropriate

Support with implementation of People initiatives to ensure they are understood by the business

To support Senior HR Managers with relevant people projects

Contribute to the development, review and maintenance of Company Policies regularly to ensure compliance with current legislation

Proactively review and work within company policies, standard operating procedures, company and legislative updates to ensure you are working in line with best practice and business risk is minimised

Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an HR Advisor role, assisting a diverse client base

Strong customer service skills with a flexible, can do attitude

Demonstrable interpersonal skills, able to build positive and collaborative relationships at all levels

Experience in the use of a range of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and the internet

Good organisational skills with an ability to manage own workload and priorities in order to meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities

Ability to work as part of a team and a flexible approach in order to adapt to changing work requirements

Ability to produce work of a high standard with a high level of attention to detail

EEO Statement:
Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.