HR Business Partner (hybrid)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast/Derry-Londonderry/Strabane

   

  Your role in the team

   

  The Human Resource Business Partner is a trusted advisor partnering with senior leaders to deliver on the Allstate people strategy; translating business needs and collaborating with business and HR on the development, implementation and monitoring of people initiatives to build talent, engagement and capability. Leveraging data and analytics the HRBP provides valuable insights to drive strategic talent management solutions to support the business, anticipating future challenges and providing proactive advice on relevant strategic people-related issues.

   

  Delivery of the ANI people strategy

   

  Understand and champion the people implications of the business strategy and decisions

  Through partnering with business leaders and leveraging workforce data and analytics gain an insight into the key improvement opportunities which should be addressed in the people strategy

  Play a critical role in Talent Management, performance & capability, resource planning and culture/engagement in support of business imperatives

  Partnering with HR Centres of Expertise, Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition to develop, implement, measure and continuously improve HR solutions 

  Identify new ways of working for HR to support the people and business strategy

   

  Attend senior management team meetings and events – operating as a key member of the senior management team

   

  Apply strategic HR expertise to support the business area in delivering their strategic agenda and business priorities

   

  Provide one to one coaching support and advice to leaders on HR-related matters

   

  Act as a ‘trusted advisor’ and adopt appropriate leadership styles (e.g., coaching, directing, facilitating) to maximise impact

   

  Ensure strategies, policies and initiatives are effectively adopted, implemented and embedded across all business units, supporting the business through an agile approach, aligning the people strategy to drive business success.  

   

  Collaborate across the wider HR function and ensure a joined-up and consistent approach across all business areas.

   

  Promote the strategic needs of departments / business units back to HR function to ensure that HR strategies, policies and initiatives are fit-for-purpose

   

  Understand business unit requirements and operating environment and ensure these requirements are understood and taken into account in any business-wide HR strategies, policies and initiatives

  Ensure HR solutions are customer-focused, add value and are in the line with the business strategy and culture

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Bachelor’s Degree HR or Business related
  • Hold current professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in an HR Business Partner role or a minimum of 3 years of professional experience within a Human Resources function at HR Generalist/Officer/Advisor level
  • Previous experience of establishing, managing and leveraging relationships with internal partners
  • Previous experience of analyzing data and applying it to problem resolution

   

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Professional with strong organizational and communication skills
  • Intermediate project management skills
  • Ability to think conceptually, analytically and creatively
  • Advanced time management skills including ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize

   

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/3N6POCG 

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 1^st April 2022