FCC Environment
HR Business Partner
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HR Business Partner
Salary: £38,940 - £48,675
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hartlepool, TS25 1NS
As an HR Business Partner at FCC Environment, you will support the Head of HR Group, HR Director, and the rest of the HR Team with the delivery of the Company’s strategic and operational HR objectives. You will provide an effective operational people service to the business while managing and supporting the day-to-day requirements of the HR function.
This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days per week.
Our promise to you
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme (auto-enrolment in People's Pension)
- On-the-job training and progression
- Recognition scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, and Gymflex membership, and many more (where applicable)
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via the Wellbeing Platform
What will you be doing?
- Managing a varied range of employee relations matters, including disciplinary, capability, grievance, and absence cases
- Supporting and advising managers with investigations, flexible working requests, mediation, and complex employee relations matters
- Ensuring the business remains compliant with employment legislation and supporting the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
- Managing consultations, contractual changes, redundancy processes, and settlement agreements
- Supporting recruitment activity, including reviewing job descriptions, preparing job adverts, selecting candidates, and attending interviews for more complex roles
- Liaising with recruitment agencies, reviewing CVs, and providing feedback
- Issuing contracts for new starters and contractual documentation for existing employees
- Supporting Right to Work checks and maintaining accurate electronic personnel records
- Liaising with ACAS, solicitors, and Trade Union representatives where required
- Identifying training requirements in partnership with the Learning and Development team
- Supporting HR projects such as Company surveys, Gender Pay Gap reporting, and pay negotiations
- Working closely with other HR Business Partners to ensure a consistent approach and share knowledge across the organisation
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What are we looking for?
- At least five years’ HR experience managing a varied caseload
- MCIPD qualification
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
- Experience supporting operational teams within unionised and non-unionised environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
- Experience of developing recruitment strategies, policies, and working practices
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, with previous experience of HR systems preferred
- The ability to manage demanding workloads, reassess priorities, and respond positively to change
- Confidence in making decisions and providing credible advice, without routinely referring matters to a higher level
- Strong coaching, mentoring, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels
- Drive, resilience, and a commitment to delivering a high-quality HR service
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About us
J&B Recycling / J&B Bio is part of FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Owned by FCC Environment, J&B Recycling plays an important role in supporting sustainable waste solutions and environmental services across the UK. Our shared goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.
We’re looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our teams and help shape a more sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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