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BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco United Kingdom  has an exciting opportunity for an HR Executive in London for a fixed term contract of 12 months

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

To contribute to the delivery of the Centre HR Marketing people agenda in BAT by leading and supporting diverse HR processes and projects.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Drive Employee Administration Activities

• Act as data quality champion and insights generator from HR analytics. Deliver excellent standards of data quality to support talent management, workforce planning and reward processes.
• Own and lead the planning and coordination of key HR Cycle activities with respective HRBPs, such as annual performance reviews, performance calibration, talent reviews & development planning processes.
• Provide support and administration on a variety of HR activities and projects identified in the HR cycle plan for HR Centre Marketing, including the consolidation of multiple sub-functional inputs to find synergies and efficiencies
• Coordinate Joiners, Movers, and Leaver’s admin processes with the business and GBS HR (Shared Services), such as right to work checks, hire and onboarding processes, Global Mobility/ immigration/ relocation processes and services, ensuring data quality assurance and a smooth process for all JML individuals.
• Coordinate employment cost tracking in close collaboration with Finance BPs, particularly leading the control of cross-charges, recharges, actual expenditure reconciliation.

Support recruitment co-ordination and Onboarding

• Collaborate with GBS HR, recruiting Line Manager and functional HRBPs driving seamless recruitment experiences within the Centre Marketing function  
• Upskills/guides/counsels recruiting Line Manager on the recruitment process, their roles and responsibilities towards driving an exemplary candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinates with recruiting Line Manager for a great reception on Day 1 and onboarding to facilitate a smooth transition and fitting together.

Support Talent Branding, Employee Engagement & L&D Initiatives

• Actively coordinate, input into and drive initiatives towards addressing areas of opportunity from the Your Voice Surveys
• Support the Centre marketing HR team in the administration of Leadership and functional trainings including and not limited to L&D training completion report tracking, support communications with Line Managers across the client group.

What are we looking for?

Experience Required

• Demonstrable solid hands-on HR experience in handling CORE HR processes and systems autonomously, preferably in a large multinational & matrixed organization
• Strong experience in managing data and generating insights to identify opportunities and initiatives

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Solid HR professional knowledge with experience of working with data & insights.
• Learning agility, ability to work with minimal supervision and delivery within tight timelines
• Highly organized, structured in approach, ambitious, courageous and resilient
• Customer oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail
• Experience of campaign planning & management as well as knowledge and experience in project management & delivery
• Ability to manage and interpret data, conduct research & analysis, and develop metrics.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Flexible, and confident to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Proactive, self-driven and creative. Has the confidence to challenge status quo and bring new ideas
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 
• CIPD/part qualified (or equivalent) preferred.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experiencehere.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

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