HR Generalist - 6 month assignment

Company Description

Informa Tech informs, educates and connects the technology community through world-class research, training, events and media. A vibrant community of over 1,000 colleagues across 19 locations, we're dedicated to inspiring the tech community to design better, to build better.

Which is why we champion you, the individual, to make an impact through change and innovation. Life at Informa means more freedom and fewer barriers. Our entrepreneurial spirit runs deep, encouraging our team to stick their hands up to spark innovation, or get stuck in to deliver amazing results. It's time to feel the impact of your work and enjoy making a difference. Are you ready to start your future, today?

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an HR Generalist, where you will play a vital role in delivering strategic initiatives to drive success for Informa Tech. As an HR Advisor, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that all people-related topics and initiatives are executed seamlessly, aligning with our business goals and fostering a thriving work environment.

We are seeking a passionate HR Generalist who thrives in collaborating with business leaders and managers across the organization. In this role, you will provide invaluable support, guidance, and expert advice across the entire spectrum of employee relations topics. Your exceptional ability to build relationships and coach managers will be instrumental in empowering our teams to achieve their best.

As an HR Advisor, you provide advice and guidance on HR processes, best practices, and policies to colleagues and managers within your client group. Your expertise will be critical in handling employee relations matters with utmost professionalism and fairness.

Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work closely with HR Shared Services, HR Business Partners, and other HR specialists, including Reward, Learning, and Talent Acquisition. Together, we will leverage our collective expertise as a united global HR team to drive positive change throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related topics
• Assist with employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR-related matters
• Conduct investigations into employee complaints or policy violations as needed
• Train managers and leaders on handling key people issues, particularly on performance management.
• Foster self-sufficiency in managers, equipping them with the necessary guidance to navigate day-to-day employee matters while offering expert support on sensitive or high-profile employee relations cases.
• Manage employee relations casework, including performance management/PIP, dispute resolutions, disciplinary actions, grievances, absence, and redundancy.
• Support and embed organizational change, ensuring the advocacy of new people initiatives.
• Ensure HR processes are executed in alignment with expectations throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Collaborate seamlessly within a matrix structure, working hand-in-hand with other HR teams/functions to align and achieve business and people initiatives.
• Undertake ad hoc HR project work as required to update/review company policies and procedures and develop the company's HR function in line with company objectives.
• Support the HR Business Partner team in realizing the strategic objectives of our dynamic People Plan.

Qualifications

• HR generalist experience
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Knowledge of employment legislation and its application.
• Experience in managing performance and conduct-related cases.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle matters with discretion and diplomacy.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously or as part of a team.

The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 / year depending on experience.

Additional Information

Just as no two days are the same, at Informa Tech we recognize that no two people are the same, putting diversity and inclusivity at the heart of what we do. This doesn't happen by chance. We actively work to create a shared culture. It's a place where individuals bring their own experience and insights to discover new opportunities and build a varied career. We want you to thrive as part of a fantastic community. We champion you.

Why work at Informa

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritizes promotions internally.