HR Business Partner

DP World; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to shape people strategies in our fast-paced operations. You will partner with engineering and operations leaders to drive organisational change, ensure compliant people practices and support the employee lifecycle.

The role combines strategic advisory with hands-on delivery, including workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and talent development.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, ACAS best practice and employee relations processes.
• Experience managing organisational change, workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Ability to use HR systems, analytics and workforce data to influence decision-making and drive business outcomes.
• Experience working within a unionised environment would be highly advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies that support short, medium and long-term business objectives.
• Coach and support managers through organisational design, restructures, consultations and change management initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and capability cases.
• Collaborate with managers to identify workforce capability gaps and support recruitment, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Drive performance management practices and support the development of high-performing teams.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, provide insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and collaborate with Occupational Health teams to promote a healthy and engaged workforce.
• Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, employee representatives and key stakeholders.
• Support local, regional and global HR projects and initiatives that contribute to organisational success.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Collaborative working

Education

CIPD Level 7

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

HR Business Partner

Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, United Kingdom | DP World

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment? Join DP World as an HR Business Partner and play a key role in shaping people strategies, driving organisational change, and partnering with leaders to build a high-performing workforce. If you're passionate about combining strategic HR expertise with hands-on business partnering, we'd love to hear from you. [

About the Role

As an HR Business Partner, you will work closely with leaders across our engineering and operational functions, providing strategic and operational HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. You will partner with stakeholders to drive organisational effectiveness, support change initiatives, enhance employee engagement, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.

How You Will Contribute

• Partner with leaders to deliver people strategies that support short, medium and long-term business objectives.
• Coach and support managers through organisational design, restructures, consultations and change management initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, absence management and capability cases.
• Collaborate with managers to identify workforce capability gaps and support recruitment, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
• Drive performance management practices and support the development of high-performing teams.
• Analyse HR data and metrics to identify trends, provide insights and support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures and practices remain compliant with UK employment legislation and best practice.
• Support employee wellbeing initiatives and collaborate with Occupational Health teams to promote a healthy and engaged workforce.
• Maintain strong relationships with business leaders, employee representatives and key stakeholders.

• Support local, regional and global HR projects and initiatives that contribute to organisational success.

What You Will Bring

• CIPD Level 7 qualification, Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or in a similar strategic HR role within an operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation, ACAS best practice and employee relations processes.
• Experience managing organisational change, workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
• Ability to use HR systems, analytics and workforce data to influence decision-making and drive business outcomes.
• Experience working within a unionised environment would be highly advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

Essential Skills

• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking capability, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, enabling you to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Collaborative working style, balancing independent decision-making with cross-functional teamwork.
• Results-driven mindset, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and business outcomes.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE