HR Business Partner

Expleo UK LTD; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo is seeking a strong HR generalist/business partner to support the UK Technology and Engineering units. Based from Preston, Bristol or London with hybrid working and occasional site travel, this role partners with managers to deliver talent management, employee relations and engagement across the business.

You will drive HR transformation initiatives, implement the UK HR roadmap, coach leaders, handle complex ER cases, and ensure compliance with UK employment law while fostering an

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR practice
• Evidence of continued professional development

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach and support managers on employee relations matters including performance, attendance and change.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee relations cases with legal compliance.
• Lead redundancy consultations and organisational restructuring with risk management.
• Support talent management activities including succession planning and career development.
• Partner with managers to enhance leadership effectiveness and capability.
• Support delivery and improvement of employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR Transformation Office to rollout UK HR roadmap.
• Work with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and L&D to ensure seamless lifecycle experience.
• Analyse people data to identify opportunities and inform leaders.

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Talent management

People analytics

Change management

Coaching managers

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

Expleo is seeking a strong HR generalist/ business partner to support our UK Technology and Engineering business units. The role can be based from our Preston, Bristol or London offices, with hybrid working and occasional travel to Expleo sites as required. Reporting to the HR Practice Managers, with a close working relationship with the UK HR Director, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to broaden their exposure to business partnering activities while maintaining a strong operational HR focus.

We are looking for a well-rounded HR generalist who will support the delivery of talent management, employee relations, career management and employee engagement initiatives across the business, while also contributing to HR transformation activities and the implementation of Expleo's UK HR roadmap. Working within the strategic direction set by the HR Practice Lead, you will partner with managers to address people challenges, build management capability and enhance the employee experience.

• Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees providing people advice and support on across the entire employee lifecycle.
• Coach and support managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, probation, attendance, conduct, grievance, flexible working and organisational change.
• Manage complex and sensitive employee relations cases fairly, consistently and in line with UK employment legislation, company policy and best practice.
• Lead and support redundancy consultations, organisational restructuring activities and settlement agreement processes, ensuring legal compliance, effective risk management and a positive employee experience wherever possible.
• Support talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development discussions and initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
• Partner with managers to enhance leadership effectiveness and management capability through coaching, guidance and targeted development interventions.
• Support the delivery and continuous improvement of employee engagement initiatives, helping to create a positive and inclusive employee experience across the business.
• Work closely with the HR Transformation Office to support the implementation and rollout of the UK HR roadmap, embedding new people processes, policies, systems and change initiatives.
• Partner with HR Operations, Talent Acquisition, Payroll and Learning & Development teams to ensure a seamless employee lifecycle experience, from onboarding through to career development.
• Analyse people data, trends and metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks and make evidence-based recommendations to business leaders.
• Support the delivery of UK and global HR initiatives, ensuring they are effectively implemented and aligned to local business requirements.
• Promote Expleo's values and inclusive ways of working, helping to foster a high-performance culture where employees can grow and succeed.
• Maintain effective communication with HR colleagues, business leaders and key stakeholders, escalating risks, issues and opportunities as appropriate.

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, Chartered Member of the CIPD status, or equivalent professional experience is preferred
• Candidates with CIPD Level 5 who are actively progressing towards Level 7 are also encouraged to apply
• Evidence of continued professional development and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR practice