HR Business Partner – 12 Month Fixed-Term-Contract

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Job details

Fixed term contract

Benefits

Free flu jabs
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Sales
Human resources
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Division: Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: Group HR Director
Location: Reading (hybrid – office, field and home-based)
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

About the role

Kyocera is on an exciting journey to evolve and modernise the way we support our people. As part of this, we are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support our Sales, Marketing, ICT and Finance functions.

Operating at a senior level, this role sits at the heart of our HR offering and plays a key part in shaping organisational culture, leadership capability and employee experience. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, driving people strategies that support performance, engagement and sustainable growth.

This is a hands-on role, combining strategic business partnering with operational HR leadership, ensuring continuity, consistency and high-quality HR delivery across the business.

Details for the role:

Main tasks and responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business objectives
Support organisational design, workforce planning and change initiatives
Use people data and insights to influence strategic decision-making

Talent, Leadership & Culture

Lead succession planning, talent identification and development across key roles
Strengthen leadership capability through coaching and development
Promote a culture of inclusion, learning and high performance

Change & Employee Engagement

Lead and support organisational change, including restructures and transformation activity
Oversee employee engagement, communication and consultation processes
Act as a trusted advisor on complex employee relations and organisational matters

HR Operations & Team Leadership

Lead and support the HR Operations team to deliver an excellent employee experience
Ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant and continuously improving
Support the adoption of new systems and ways of working across HR

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential:

Proven experience in a senior HR generalist or HR Business Partner role
Strong employee relations experience, including performance, absence, disciplinaries and grievances
Ability to step into an established role quickly and provide continuity
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Experience managing day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
Hands-on, pragmatic and delivery-focused approach
Experience using HR systems and people data to support decision-making

Additional strengths:

Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
Strong communication skills and professional judgement
Commercial mindset aligned to doing the right thing for both the business and employees
Ability to build relationships quickly with credibility and empathy

Competencies and Key success factors

What success looks like in this role

The business has the capability, leadership and structure needed to deliver its strategy
Leaders feel supported, challenged and developed
Employees are engaged, informed and supported
HR is recognised as a trusted partner driving performance and positive outcomes

Our Values

Why join us?

Salary
25 days holiday
The ability to Buy and Sell holiday
A Volunteer Day
Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Coaching and Mentoring
EyeCare – Access to money off for glasses and sight test
Flu Jab
Eligibility for Costco Membership

Values:

The values that underpin the Kyocera Group are the 5 C’s- Communication, Courage, Commitment, Cooperation and Consciousness. It is our firm belief that employees should live by these values and we would expect that you should show your commitment to these values by carrying out your work fairly and honourably, respecting people, our work as a business, and both our local and global community.

Equality and Diversity Statement: Kyocera is dedicated to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all.

Recruitment Agencies: Kyocera operates a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of selected recruitment agencies and does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies not on this list. Please refrain from submitting candidate details in response to this advert or to any Kyocera employees, as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CV submissions.

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