Job Introduction
Main Responsibilities
Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager.
Reporting to the Head of HR Operations, you will be responsible for driving improvement across all HR processes, ensuring processes are understood and adhered to. Implementing automation where possible.
The HR function is embarking on the implementation of a new HR system that will strategically transform our operations. This role will be pivotal in supporting this work, ensuring that our processes are adapted and aligned with optimal ways of working.
The role will be a fixed term contract for 12 months.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and design HR processes to identify alternative solutions to improve efficiency, effectiveness and exploit new technologies and automation.
- Work closely with key stakeholders to develop, implement and embed process changes.
- Monitor and track the impact of process improvements.
- Provide Learning & Development with requirements to produce training materials and facilitate workshops to ensure understanding and compliance with new and/or revised processes.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining process documentation including process maps, user guides and standard operating procedures.
- Own and maintain local instructions and departmental instructions.
- Work closely with HRIS to identify and implement process automation.
- Support the Ops Readiness Manager & Programme Manager in delivering a successful HR System implementation into Handelsbanken, responsible for specific process design of SME disciplines with the expectation of working collectively with all SMEs to define the ‘To Be’ process models for the new HR System.
- Support the dedicated Business Analyst in documenting the processes (assisting with production where required) and user acceptance testing to ensure functionality reflects process design.
- Work with Learning & Development on training and user guide collateral as appropriate for all processes.
- Supports the Head of HR Operations with process audits and control assurance.
Ideal Candidate
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- A good understanding and knowledge of HR processes and employee journeys.
- Strong technical Microsoft skills, specifically in relation to Visio and PowerPoint
- Good presentation skills
- Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels.
- Attention to detail and an organised approach to work.
- Relevant experience in change management.
Company Information
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.
The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
- We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
- Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance
- A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.
This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
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