HR Business Partner (6 months FTC) - #142542

Job Title: HR Business Partner (6 months FTC) – Immediate Start

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 36.25 hours per week

Salary: up to £50,000 and benefits

Location: Cardiff or Blackpool based, hybrid working 2 – 3 days in the office.

At Tandem, we're not just a bank; we're a movement for positive change. If you're an ambitious and dedicated HR Business Partner, ready to make an impact, we've got a space with your name on it!

The main purpose of this fixed-term role is to support the People team in driving the overarching People strategy during a period of change within the bank. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior HR Business Partner, senior leaders and line managers to diagnose people priorities, create and/or implement people plans, and help implement organisational design initiatives.

We are Tandem - Where impact meets innovation

Tandem is the UK's greener digital bank on a bold quest to revolutionise the way we save, borrow spend, and share – all while nurturing our planet, our people and our customers. As one of Europe’s fastest growing digital banking apps, our values of being Brave, Enterprising, Simple, and Together (BEST) ensure our 500-strong team collaborate to drive a brighter, greener future.

Your team: Collaborators in change

Tandem is proud to offer a workplace with diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds which leads to a unique company culture for our people and a better experience for our customers.

The HR team work closely with the Bank to support all areas of the employee journey, from onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits to performance management, engagement, culture and diversity. The team is structured to support the reactive needs of the business whilst also providing proactive guidance to drive and improve people performance.

Your Impact: Building a greener tomorrow

As a HR Business Partner at Tandem your focus will be on:

• Support the wider People team in developing and executing projects and initiatives.
• Building good working relationships with key stakeholders through regular meetings, either face to face or remotely.
• Utilising people MI to identify key trends, provide insights and support action plans to improve people and business performance.
• Support and drive the People strategy in areas such as performance management, engagement, talent management, compensation and reward.
• Support compliance with employment law and relevant regulatory compliance across the Bank including compliance with the Senior Manager & Certification Regime.
• Provide employee relations and general support to the HR team on an ad hoc basis
  
  

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Relevant HR generalist experience, with a focus on business partnering and/or organisational design
• A flexible and adaptable style with the ability to work at both operational and strategic levels
• Good understanding of employment law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build relationships and influence others of all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in HR data analysis and insights
• Ability to think critically and pragmatically
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are a team player, willing to ‘roll up your sleeves’ and work outside your job remit, when required, to ensure the success of the overall team
• Are CIPD qualified
  
  

It would be great, but not essential if you have:

• Previous experience working in an FCA-regulated environment and an understanding of SMCR and FCA regulations applicable to HR.
  
  

Rewards that reflect your value, what’s in it for you?

At Tandem, your hard work is rewarded in many ways, and we have an enhanced employee benefits package on offer from your very first day with us:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday
• An additional day off for a ‘celebration day’ including, but not limited to, birthdays, weddings, religious holidays, graduations etc
• Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year
• Healthcare cash plan through Westfield Health
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme and a free helmet
• Salary sacrifice Pension contribution*, 4% employee contributions matched with 4% Tandem contribution (*Subject to salary eligibility)
• Smart Tech scheme (buy goods with 0% interest)
• 10% discount on solar panels
• Tandem Hub for treats, cash back and discounts on UK retailers
• 2 days per year paid volunteering
• Free cereal, snacks and drinks in all offices
• Quarterly team social budgets
  
  

Our Green Deal: Your Impact Amplified

A little welcome gift from us to you, we’ll plant a tree in the Tandem Grove and you can enter into our “Green Deal” below:

• Volunteer 2 days a year for charity > receive an early Friday finish
• Raise £200 per annum for charity > Tandem provide PR and marketing support
• Have renewable energy at home > receive an additional 1 day annual leave
• Drive an electric car > receive £500 towards a home charger
  
  

Ready to make your mark?

Apply now and let's pave the way to a greener world, together. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Tandem works primarily on a direct sourcing model and does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list. We are not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company. You can find our Applicant Privacy Policy on our Careers page.

Tandem is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to meeting our responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010). We respect the diverse experience and talents that every individual brings to our Company, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Please be aware that background checking (including credit, criminal records and CIFAS Internal Fraud Database Checks) form part of our recruitment process. We will adhere to our duties under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. #INDSJ