People Partner

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a People Partner to join our people team at our head office in Liverpool, UK. As a people partner, you will provide a key interface between the People team and the designated global client group to embed a strategic approach to people management. You will be working in partnership with managers and employees to provide professional, customer-focused, commercially-informed People Management advice and solutions that support and build organisational and people capabilities.

This role will have a strong talent focus, helping to design and build on work already done to ensure AHK has a global talent and leadership development approach that is focused on bringing the right talent through at the right time. You will deliver the A-Z of 'People' support, but you will have a large support infrastructure to work alongside and support you. From Peru to Zambia, to Indonesia and China, this role is a must for those who wish to develop a global People/ HR career.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight, you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present clear, well-structured reports and briefs. Confident presenter with the ability to influence at a senior level.
• 'Right first time' approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time to successfully meet deadlines. Dynamic with the ability to deal with multiple varied projects at any one time.
• Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgment and handles challenges in a mature manner. Flexibility and pragmatism when dealing with change.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely. Able to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Coaching and mentoring, being a critical friend and influencing skills.

Required Work Experience

• Demonstrable track record of progression within a relevant People function in a complex/matrix structure, preferably a Global company.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a complex People function at 'Generalist/People Advisor' level or equivalent.
• Proven experience working with business leaders on strategic workforce planning and talent development.
• Demonstrable experience in managing projects and delivering successful outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience in developing innovative approaches to complex problems.
• Demonstrable experience in supporting complex ER cases.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BA / BSc Degree in HR, business or psychology.
• Minimum CIPD Level 5 in HR.

Required Languages

• Languages: A second language is desirable.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match, including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.