Human Resources Business Partner CORA

Position: Human Resources Business Partner CORA)
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* Job Description:

**** Human Resources Business Partner – UK (CORA)
**** Remote - UK
**** Position Overview
** We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled
** Senior HR Business Partner
** to join our team in the UK. This role will report directly to the
** Director of Human Resources** (CORA Portfolio) and will play a critical role in supporting our existing UK employees while also providing hands-on HR leadership through new acquisitions and integrations across the UK.The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees, with a strong focus on
** employee relations, employment law compliance, benefits management, organizational effectiveness, and change management**. This individual will act as the primary HR contact for the UK, ensuring we maintain a compliant, consistent, and people-focused approach to managing employees during both steady-state operations and times of transition.
** Key Responsibilities
**** Business Partnering & Advisory
*** Act as the first point of contact for UK managers and employees, providing strategic and operational HR advice.
* Build strong business relationships with leadership to drive people-related strategies aligned to business objectives.
* Partner with the HR Director to shape HR strategy and support UK-specific projects and initiatives.
** Employee Relations & Legal Compliance
*** Lead on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, performance, redundancy, restructuring, harassment, and discrimination cases.
* Ensure compliance with UK employment law and evolving legislative requirements, providing proactive risk mitigation.
* Manage compliance with HR policies and procedures; maintain documentation to ensure audit readiness.
* Partner with external legal counsel as required, while being confident to handle issues independently.
** Benefits & HR Operations
*** Oversee UK employee benefits programs (pension, health, life assurance, leave policies), ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
* Lead annual benefits renewals and employee communications.
* Manage statutory compliance requirements, including payroll-related benefits, pensions auto-enrolment, gender pay reporting, and other UK mandates.
* Partner with global HR operations to align benefit offerings and processes with Jonas standards.
** Mergers & Acquisitions / Integrations
*** Support HR due diligence for new acquisitions, particularly in assessing people, culture, benefits, and compliance risks.
* Lead employee communication and change management during integration processes.
* Partner with leadership to harmonize contracts, benefits, and employment practices post-acquisition.
** Talent & Organization
*** Provide input into organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
* Support recruitment and onboarding for key hires in the UK.
* Act as a performance improvement driver, coaching managers to enhance leadership capability and employee engagement.
** HR Projects & Initiatives
*** Deliver HR processes and programs in the UK (performance reviews, compensation cycles, training initiatives, DEI programs).
* Lead HR projects including
** pay transparency, compliance audits, and policy modernization**.
* Drive continuous improvement in employee experience and operational efficiency.
** Qualifications & Experience**
* ** 5–7 years’ HR experience
** with a strong background in employee relations, benefits, and employment law in the UK.
* Proven track record in HR business partnering, ideally within a
** tech, software, or professional services environment**.
* Demonstrated experience managing complex ER cases and advising on legal/compliance issues with confidence.
* Experience managing benefits programs and ensuring compliance with UK statutory requirements.
* Experience in supporting integrations/M&A or organizational change highly desirable.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels.
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