HR Business Partner ( Fixed Term)

About this Job

The Market HR Partner for the UK market is an integral part of the HR team for the UK and Ireland this role you will act as the main point of contact for a designated set of managers within the business function you partner. You will be responsible for partnering with the wider global and regional HR team and Business leaders in developing and executing a plan for our people initiatives that support the local business objectives and align with our overall HR strategy. Your responsibilities will include a variety of duties including talent development employee relations and working closely with associates and managers on engagement and retention talent and succession planning compensation review and other fundamental HR processes.

Your Responsibilities:

Within the client group(s) you support you will:

Act as a first point of contact for managers and employees providing timely guidance on employment law HR policies processes and systems.

Support managers with the end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including job offers probation management contract changes promotions and leaver management (voluntary and involuntary).

Partner with managers on the resolution of all employee relations issues (e.g. sickness absence performance issues disciplinary or grievance cases) escalating to the legal team or senior management where needed.

Partner closely with our Centers of Excellence (COEs) to drive priorities related to compensation training and development diversity and inclusion and recruitment.

Support organizational change activity (e.g. restructures team moves role redesign) working with relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.

Support the annual performance incentive planning and compensation review process.

Ensure legal compliance is met defining and proposing policies and processes that align with local laws and NIQ values and guidelines.

Act as a partner and trusted coach understanding business strategy and how it connects to our talent strategy and priorities.

Support engagement and retention initiatives.

Your Qualifications

5 years of experience in a generalist HR role (e.g. HR Business Partner or HR Advisor/People Officer ready for the next step)

CIPD qualification preferred

Confident advising managers on core people processes.

Strong HR operations experience with excellent attention to detail.

Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Proactive solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Can-do attitude and collaborative mind set

What You Get

• Private Medical Insurance
• Flexible working environment 
• Learning & Development 
• Great team culture 

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Additional Information :

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process including résumé screening candidate assessments interview scheduling job matching communication support and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQs principles of fairness transparency human oversight and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions require accommodations or wish to request human review were permitted by law please contact your local HR representative. For more information please visit NIQs AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: NIQ

NIQ is the worlds leading consumer intelligence company delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to 2023 NIQ combined with GfK bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insightsdelivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platformsNIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100 markets covering more than 90% of the worlds population.

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Our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

At NIQ we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion please visit the  Work :

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Employment Type :

Full-time