Jensten Group are seeking to add a commercially focussed HR Business Partner to their people team that will assist in helping the business achieve its people goals and organic growth targets.

Partnering with the business, this role will develop and deliver a people plan that supports the delivery of business goals. This role will coach leaders to motivate and lead their teams and provide expertise on organisational development, driving a high-performance culture and identifying opportunities for people to learn and grow.

This role will require occasional travel that covers the South and East Anglia.

Responsibilities as a HR Business Partner:

• Develop, agree and implement a people plan that responds to key people challenges,
  supports the delivery of business goals, and is aligned with the Group HR strategy,
• Build effective relationships with the senior management team, gain an in-depth
  understanding of the business and sector to effectively lead on HR initiatives.
• Develop plans for organisational development including restructuring and the
  implementation and harmonisation of acquired businesses.
• Analyse HR metrics and compare results to key performance indicators e.g. monthly absence, turnover and employee relations case data to shape HR initiatives.
• Drive a high-performance culture by coaching leaders on performance management and ensuring employees have the skills and resources they need to achieve their objectives.
• Agree an engagement plan with the business that helps drive retention and improves key performance indicators.
• Be the subject matter expert in organisational change, employee relations, grievance and disciplinary matters, absence management, retention and performance management to effectively manage risk to the business.
• Identify skills gaps and development needs in the business and deliver business
  focused solutions to develop capability.
• Provide opportunities for people to learn and grow in the business through talent
  management, succession planning and review of competencies.

About you:

We are seeking an HR professional with outstanding stakeholder management skills and a keen eye for commercial opportunity to support the achievement of business goals aligned to Group HR strategy. You will have experience of employee relations within a professional services industry, understanding the importance for CPD and compliance.

You will also be or have:

• Proven experience in a similar HR role, preferably as a Business Partner.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.
• Experience in workforce planning and talent management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Effective conflict resolution and organisational skills.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Rewards & Benefits:

When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include:

• Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme.
• Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 in the office and 2 from home once settled in)
• 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays
• Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
• Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
• Group Life Assurance cover
• 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
• Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually

About Us

Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £650m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms.

We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too. 

And that is why you should join us! 

Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow.