Senior HR Generalist (Business Partner) | High Wycombe (United Kingdom) | Full-time (40 Hours) | Permanent

The Human Resources Department supports the global Church mission as a partner to enable a qualified and engaged workforce to labor diligently in the Lord’s vineyard. The purpose of this role is to support HR core/essential work for an area requiring expert professional knowledge. Employees at this level work with a high degree of latitude, have expert knowledge, and handle the most complex issues and problems.

Accountable to deliver the following and other essential activities within the Europe North Area:

• Talent acquisition activities, including recruitment, job offers, onboarding, and orientation.
• HR policy administration, interpretation, and support.
• Compensation and benefit administration including issue resolution and communication.
• Workforce relations, dispute resolution process, and compliance.
• Training and support of managers and employees.
• Performance management coaching and calibration
• Other essential tasks as assigned.

In addition, this position serves as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to leadership, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to drive organizational success through the following tasks:

• Strategic Workforce Planning: Partner with leadership to assess workforce needs, develop talent strategies, and align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees, addressing workplace concerns, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment.
• Change Management: Lead or support organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication throughout the process.
• Performance Management: Advise managers on goal setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans to enhance individual and team performance.
• Talent Acquisition: Collaborate with hiring managers to identify talent needs, participate in recruitment processes.
• Learning and Development: Identify training needs and support the implementation of development programs to build organizational capability and employee engagement.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership, driving data-informed decision-making.
• Policy and Compliance: Ensure adherence to company policies, local labor laws, and HR best practices, providing guidance to managers and employees as needed.
• Succession Planning: Support leaders in identifying and preparing high-potential talent for future leadership and critical roles within the organization

Required:

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field or CIPD level 5 and extensive professional HR experience or any combination of equivalent education and related work experience
• Expert knowledge of HR operations
• Familiarity with best practices of HR functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications
• Key skills and core competencies include the ability to:
  • Build relationships
  • Consult with business leaders
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Coach and develop employees
  • Analyze and interpret data
  • Facilitate organizational change
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through influence and compromise
  • Resolve employee relations issues
• Candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, within approximately 90 minutes of the Europe North Area Office in the High Wycombe area, United Kingdom. Minimum 3 days a week in the office is required.

Preferred:

• Certification in HR