HR Business Partner

WSP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm in Leeds is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support UK Corporate Functions. Responsibilities include delivering the HR agenda, managing employee relations, and fostering a culture of performance. Ideal candidates will have a proven HR background, excellent relationships with stakeholders, and strong analytical skills. Join a community of over 69,000 employees committed to making a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role within a Centre of Excellence model.
• Experience in a matrix environment and with multiple geographies.
• Strong skills in operational and strategic HR delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the operational HR agenda for UK Corporate Functions teams.
• Lead complex employee relations and organisational change activities.
• Support client groups to make data-driven decisions that improve performance.

Skills

HR Business Partnering experience

Relationship management skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Change management experience

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role…

An exciting opportunity has become available in our UK HR Partnering team to support our Corporate Functions in the UK. The role will work as part of a wider global HRBP team, working with the UK based Corporate teams including IT, Finance, Marketing and Legal.

• Deliver the operational HR agenda for the UK Corporate Functions teams, working in collaboration with the Global HR team.
• Support the Global HR Business Partners with UK cyclical activities including pay review, succession, talent and performance.
• Support stakeholders to develop a talent pipeline that satisfies short term demand and long-term strategic needs.
• Lead complex UK employee relations, organisational change and restructuring activity – oversee the team involved with the ability to comfortably lead where necessary.
• Collaborate with Recruitment & Mobility team to facilitate internal mobility effectively and efficiently.
• Coach leaders to provide feedback, coaching and development opportunities to optimise employee performance and growth. Ensure performance is being robustly managed effectively and performance management systems and processes are being properly utilised.
• Utilise engagement survey to drive an active listening culture where colleagues are motivated, engaged and aligned to WSP’s purpose and guiding principles.
• Own HR internal projects focused on improvement to our ways of working and service levels to the business.
• Support client groups to make data driven decisions that improve performance, retention and the employee experience.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset; keep abreast of external best practice.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the wider HR function, operating with our Centres of Excellence.
• Ensure I&D is incorporated into all people processes and decision making.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Proven experience in an HR Business Partnering role gained within a Centre of Excellence (CoE) model.
• Experience of working in a matrix environment, with experience of working with colleagues across multiple geographies desirable but not essential.
• Proven track record in HR delivery, both operationally and strategically; competent in the core technical functions of recruitment, employee relations, management information, compensation and benefits, HR administration and project management.
• Excellent relationship management skills, proven experience in building rapport, gaining credibility and building trust in partnership with Executive level stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, interested and experienced in business, commercial and operational issues, their interdependencies and the impact of these on the people agenda.
• Experience in supporting change programmes including embedding a change in culture, emphasis and behaviour.
• Analytical with ability to analyse, interpret and communicate business, financial and HR data to inform discussions and operational plans.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.