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Human Resources Business Partner

Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Human Resources Business Partner

Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Without Jungheinrich, your shopping trolley would probably be empty.   Every day, our trucks move millions of goods in logistics centres globally.

 

Jungheinrich is one of the top three leading companies in the material handling equipment and Intralogistics sectors worldwide – and we are very interested in speaking with you further about your career.

 

Jungheinrich has evolved from a producer of forklifts to a manufacturing logistics service provider achieving an annual turnover of over £2.5 billion. Today, we employ over 14500 employees, thereof in Europe alone over 800 sales consultants, as well as more than 4200 mobile service engineers, maintain a close-knit network providing quality consulting and comprehensive service.

 

In short, your role within Jungheinrich will play a crucial part in providing the customer with complete peace of mind in managing their intra-company logistics.

    

Reports to:              Head of Human Resources

Department:           Human Resources

Location:                  Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Closing Date:         Monday 12th August 2022

 

Role Purpose

  • To work closely with and support the Head of HR and HR Team to develop and deliver HR initiatives to support business objectives.  To provide proactive, commercially driven HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the business. 

 

Role Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to and support the delivery of the HR strategy in line with business objectives.
  • Taking ownership and responsibility for operational HR issues within a designated Region.
  • Supporting the development and continuous improvement of HR systems and policies in line with best practice.
  • Driving and delivering HR initiatives to support business needs.
  • Working in partnership with the management teams to identify opportunities and areas of improvement to support improved organisational and people performance in line with business needs.  This includes identifying ER risks and adhering to HR policies.
  • Guiding and coaching managers on employee relations and HR issues in line with Company policies and best practice, including disciplinary, grievance, performance and absence management.
  • Owning and be responsible for projects as agreed with the Head of HR.
  • Supporting other roles within the HR team as required with other projects and operational issues, e.g. recruitment, payroll.

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the jobholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the Head of HR or HR Director.

 

Role Requirements:

Requirements:

  • Qualified to Level 7 CIPD or equivalent.
  • Full clean driving licence.
  • Willingness to travel as and when required.


Technical Requirements:

  • Being highly proficient in the functionality and management of the data on the HR system including security settings, role management and reporting.
  • Highly proficient in all Microsoft programmes, specifically Excel.
  • Experience of HR systems. 

 

Competencies Required:

Competencies: 

  • Customer Orientation.
  • Influencing: to ensure best decision is made for employee and company.
  • Accountability/ownership.
  • Adaptability.
  • Planning and Organising: all deadlines to be met.
  • Communication: clear at all levels.
  • Constructive challenge: proactive and challenge existing procedures and processes.
  • Team working.

 

Leadership competencies:

  • Act as role model: decisive, problem solving.
  • Build confidence in team: develop team.
  • Creates added value: balance risk, entrepreneurship, creates opportunities.
  • Takes responsibility: trustworthy, reliable, brings things to close.

 

Jungheinrich is an attractive employer and cares about its employees. We offer a wide range of benefits, training courses and on-going career support.

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