People Partner at Academia playing a key role in HR strategy delivery and stakeholder management. Supporting growth and transformation while ensuring operational alignment across locations.
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted People Partner to senior leaders and key stakeholders across the Group in multiple locations including London, Hemel Hempstead, Reading and Greece.
Build strong relationships with business leaders to understand operational needs and deliver aligned people solutions
Support the delivery of the people strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Provide expert-level (Tier 3) HR advice and guidance on complex employee relations cases
Manage sensitive and high-risk cases including disciplinary, grievance, performance management, absence management, and restructuring
Ensure all casework is managed in line with employment law, internal policies, and best practice
Coach and support on complex case escalation and development
Ensure alignment of people practices across different regions while considering local requirements where applicable
Use people data and analytics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the workforce
Support and lead on change management initiatives including restructures, TUPE, and organisational design projects
Partner with leaders to embed change effectively and support employee engagement throughout transitions
Drive initiatives that improve performance, engagement, and retention
Requirements
Proven experience in a People Partner / HR Business Partner role
Strong background in complex employee relations case management
Strong understanding of UK employment law; international exposure desirable
Experience supporting organisational change and transformation
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior level
CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above desirable)
Commercially aware with strong business acumen
Collaborative, inclusive, and relationship-focused
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