HR Business Partner

Schneider Electric North America; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology leader is seeking an HR Business Partner based in Leeds to lead HR initiatives and shape a supportive culture. You will deliver HR projects aligned with the company's People First strategy while guiding leaders through organizational change. This role requires strong employee relations experience and the ability to build trusted relationships. The position includes competitive salary, annual leave, and various development opportunities in a company committed to sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Employee share ownership programme

Various health & wellbeing support options

Learning portal

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist/specialist experience with change management exposure.
• Experience in handling complex employee relations issues.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead core people lifecycle activities and annual HR programs.
• Deliver HR projects aligned with the People First strategy.
• Guide leaders through organizational change and capability development.
• Provide coaching to managers on performance and talent management.
• Scout and develop talent within the organization.
• Champion a high-performance culture.

Skills

HR qualification

Strong employment law knowledge

Strong employee relations background

Ability to build trusted relationships

Data-savvy and analytical

Results-driven and resilient

Job description

HR Business Partner – Schneider Electric, Leeds

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Our technologies enable buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software‑defined architectures, AI‑powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world’s most sustainable companies'є.

Why Schneider Electric?

With a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon impact worldwide, Schneider Electric is driving the shift toward safe, reliable and green energy solutions. The Leeds Smart Factory, home to 500+ employees, designs and manufactures medium and low‑voltage switchgear – including pioneering pure‑air, eco‑friendly technologies that replace traditional greenhouse gases.

The Leeds Plant is a key part of the UK&I team and this role plays a key part in shaping an inclusive, supportive culture where people can һуҗ perform at their best. You’ll partner closely with leaders and teams across the Engineered to Order (ETO) organisation to bring the company’s people strategy to life.

What You’ll Do

• Lead core people lifecycle activities and annual HR programs
• Deliver HR projects aligned with the People First strategy (e.g. DEI, workforce planning)
• Guide leaders through organisational change and capability development
• Provide coaching to managers on performance, talent and people managementActively scout and develop talent within the organisation
• Handle complex employee relations issues and champion a high‑performance culture
• Collaborate across the wider HR Business Partnering community to share best practice

What You'll Bring

• HR)는 qualification and strong employment law knowledgeinteractive
• Broad HR generalist/specialist experience with change management exposure
• Strong employee relations background
• Ability to build trusted relationships and provide constructive challenge
• Data‑savvy, analytical and comfortable with sensitive information
• Results‑driven, resilient and committed to continuous improvement

What’s in It for You?

• A meaningful role with a company driving global sustainability
• Development opportunities supporting your continuous growth
• Collaboration with UK, Ireland and global business communities
• Primarily Leeds‑based with occasional home‑working for planning time

Overall Offer

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays
• Holiday buy programme
• Pension scheme
• Employee share ownership programme
• Various health & wellbeing support options
• Gym flex
• Career hub (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
• Shopping & dining discounts
• Learning portal and much more

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business. You can find out more about our Trust Charter.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in all areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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