About the role

  • HR Business Partner providing operational HR support at Woolpert in London. Managing employee lifecycle and providing HR strategy alignment with business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational HR support to managers and employees, acting as a trusted advisor to our leadership teams on day-to-day people matters.
  • Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle, support talent and workforce processes, and apply HR knowledge and insights to improve ways of working and ensure consistent, high-quality HR delivery.
  • Provide guidance to managers on HR policies, people matters, and organizational development.
  • Support the delivery of HR strategies aligned to business goals.
  • Act as a trusted advisor on employment law, HR best practice, and organizational change.
  • Partner with leaders to drive a high-performance culture, supporting consistent, fair, and equitable people practices.
  • Lead on complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement.
  • Promote an inclusive and engaging workplace culture, supporting initiatives that enhance employee experience and retention.
  • Ensure consistent application and adherence to company policies across the business.
  • Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to build a strong leadership and skills pipeline.
  • Lead or contribute to talent management activities, ensuring strong alignment to business needs.
  • Assist in the development and coordinate training and development programmes to enhance capability across the organization.
  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.
  • Partner with managers and the wider HR team on reward, compensation strategies, central administration procedures, GDPR compliance, harmonization, HR reporting, and business continuity planning.
  • Oversee compensation and benefits practices to ensure competitiveness and alignment with market and organizational strategy.
  • Analyze HR metrics and people's trends to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead and support HR projects, including change initiatives and organizational development programmes.
  • Stay updated on evolving employment legislation and HR trends to ensure policies and practices remain compliant and effective.
  • Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems, and ways of working.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent level HR role.
  • Strong employee relations experience with the ability to handle complex and sensitive matters confidently.
  • In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and compliance requirements.
  • CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience leading HR projects and supporting change initiatives.
  • A strong understanding of the importance of Inclusion & Diversity, with the ability to embed inclusive practices within HR and the wider business.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Career development pathways with international exposure and learning resources
  • A supportive, collaborative culture recognised as a Great Place to Work®
  • Meaningful work that contributes to improving quality of life around the world

Job title

HR Business Partner

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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