People & Culture Business Partner for a global education organization managing HR functions and supporting employee engagement. Focused on recruitment, culture, and compliance within the UK context.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment for UK roles, ensuring a seamless and inclusive hiring experience
Build strong talent pipelines and maintain time-to-hire targets without compromising quality
Deliver exceptional onboarding experiences and conduct check-ins with new starters
Champion a vibrant, values-led culture aligned with our global ethos
Lead engagement initiatives based on survey insights and employee feedback
Regularly review and enhance wellbeing and benefits offerings
Provide expert advice on employee relations in line with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines
Update and implement HR policies, contracts, and practices where required.
Coach and support line managers to build high-performing, engaged teams
Promote people programs and contribute to organisational development initiatives
Collaborate with global teams to deliver impactful people projects
Support UK remuneration reviews and benchmarking
Maintain accurate HR records, leave tracking, and personnel files
Provide administrative support to ensure a smooth employee experience
Be the key contact for the Birmingham office team regarding the office space. This will involve placing office supply orders and working with the building Management team regarding any repairs/ compliance (e.g. fire safety).
Requirements
Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational organisation.
Demonstrated experience in providing commercially balanced HR related advice across a broad range of people matters.
Able to translate business goals into impactful people strategies that drive performance and growth.
In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
A CIPD qualification, or substantial progress towards the completion of a tertiary qualification would be desired.
Experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Ability to balance conflicting priorities.
Experience in supporting annual employee lifecycle events, including talent and renumeration reviews.
Experience in Talent Acquisition at all levels, as well as establishing talent pipelines.
Customer centric, approachable and a team player.
A professional approach to dealing with issues of a confidential nature.
Strong alignment with the OES values.
Benefits
Global organisation focused on growth with lots of opportunities for our employees
Engaging & vibrant organisational culture
35 hour working week, within a flexible working environment
OES values driven recruitment principles
Career-life fit – health & wellbeing focus
25 days of annual leave + Bank holidays
Purchased leave scheme
OES strategy reflects respect, honesty & diversity
Continuous improvement through challenging & meaningful work
Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
High growth industry & strong partner/shareholder backing
Genuine focus on student success
Global mentoring program
We are proud to support the Living the Wage movement
Job title
People & Culture Business Partner – Fixed Term Contract
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