The Zoological Society of London Hiring for HR Business Partner at Westminster Full Time

Overview:
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. Through the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists and our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct.

Role Profile:
ZSL has an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our fascinating and complex organisation who will be working for our UK based conservation directorate and our science directorate. We are looking for someone genuinely excited to join our world leading animal conservation charity, who is capable of making operational decisions under pressure, is solutions focussed, and can think strategically.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Support strategic HR initiatives for the Science teams including structure design, diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and changing ways of working.

Provide HR advice and partner with UK based C&P staff and managers.

Support on and where appropriate lead on implementing projects in Science and UK C&P. For example, the roll out of the new UK Pay and Reward structure, wellbeing initiatives, blended working.

Provide support, advice, coaching and mentoring to managers, senior managers and Directors within assigned business areas.

Manage complex ER cases.

Manage organisational change projects within assigned business areas.

Writing job descriptions & being an active member of the job evaluation committee.

Embedding an equality and diversity culture.

Writing policies and ensuring that they are communicated and implemented in an effective manner.

Working with the Organisational Development & Training team to identify development and training needs for Science and the C&P team.

Person Specification:
Experience of leading on and managing complex employee relations casework

Experience of development and implementing policies, procedures and best practice guidelines

Excellent project management, research, analysis and planning experience

Experience of using HR databases and other IT systems

Experience of managing, supporting and developing staff

Please find the full job description here.

What do we offer?

“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.

Wellbeing: You will have access to a blended program of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing.

Other benefits include:
Complimentary access to our Zoos

30% discount in shops and online as well as discount on food & drinks on site

25 days holiday

Enhanced paternity and maternity leave

Pension Contribution matched up to 12%

Life Assurance cover of three times annual salary

Season ticket Loan ((interest-free)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidized gym membership

Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities (add LinkedIn learning for managers).

And ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.

To Apply:
Applicants will need to upload their CV plus a covering letter (detailing relevant experience and skills, stating why they want the position and including details of availability) and can do this by clicking the “Apply for this job online” button. If you have any queries regarding these positions or when applying through the system please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 7th August 2022

The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728.