HR Business Partner

Expleo UK LTD; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Expleo UK LTD is seeking a seasoned HR Generalist/Business Partner to support its UK Technology and Engineering units with a strong operational HR focus and business partnering exposure. The role offers hybrid working across Preston, Bristol or London offices, with occasional site travel and close collaboration with the UK HR Director.

You will support talent management, employee relations, career management and engagement initiatives while contributing to HR transformation activities and the UK

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering talent management and employee relations initiatives.
• Experience partnering with managers to address people challenges and build capability.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted HR partner to managers and employees across the employee lifecycle.
• Coach managers on employee relations matters including performance, attendance and conduct.
• Lead and support redundancy consultations and organisational restructuring with legal compliance.
• Support talent reviews, succession planning and career development discussions.
• Enhance leadership effectiveness and management capability through coaching and development interventions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster an inclusive experience.
• Collaborate with HR Transformation Office to rollout UK HR roadmap and new processes.
• Coordinate with HR Operations, TA and L&D to ensure seamless lifecycle experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Leadership coaching

HR analytics

Change management

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

CIPD Level 5 qualification (progressing to Level 7)

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