Operations HR Business Partner

BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.

To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

BAT IS LOOKING FOR an Operations HR Business Partner

FUNCTION: Human Resources

LOCATION: London

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Operate as the HR Business Partner for function, focusing on the design and delivery of appropriate HR strategies, processes and services ensuring alignment to global HR agenda and the functions business and HR/people strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

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  Support Operations HRBP in the preparation, delivery and progress review of the strategic HR/people agenda
• Drives progress against BAT’s transformation journey, fit for purpose organization design and any other strategic agendas
• Ensures effective senior talent pooling, talent moves and career development planning
• Manages the execution of the performance management, pay and talent cycle for the function in the Centre – this includes performance calibration, talent discussion and moves for Centre based talent
• Ensures quality recruitment into the function and supports the joiners/movers/ exits process working closely with UKHR (includes functional on boarding and exit interviews)
• Escalation point for operational HR issues - as required. Works closely with UK HR on any ER/IR matters.
• Supports the diversity agenda and embedding of understanding across the function
• Ensure alignment, coordination and joint sponsorship of Functional Must-Win-Capabilities agenda and activities. Drives Culture and Leadership behaviour in line with BAT’s transformation, focusing on Diversity and Inclusion
• Manage Individual Consultation and internal Assessment & Selection for proposed revised organisation design. Manage all employee exits (settlement agreement creation and implementation)
• Manage and track all external recruitment in conjunction with Global Business Services and external recruitment partners.
• Embed functions on new HR processes and tools - as required

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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  Solid rounded generalist, with proven technical skills and understanding of Reward, Talent, OE and HR systems
• Understands the function set up and ways of working - previous experience with the function and/or HRBP
• Commercial orientation
• Demonstrates ability to think and act both strategically and operationally
• Proven ability to learn quickly and is committed to self-development
• Tenacity, resilience to continue to deliver in times of organizational change
• Proven ability to persuade, influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders
• Excellent coaching, communication and relationship building skill
• Experience of operating in a complex geographical / functional matrix organization
• Facilitation skills

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!