HR Business Partner

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm in London seeks an HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract to support their international HR team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This hybrid role allows for 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home, offering a salary up to £80k plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in a large matrixed organization is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop tailored people plans.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and ensure compliance.
• Support talent & performance management activities.

Skills

Employee relations

Talent management

Data-driven mindset

UK employment law

Influencing senior stakeholders

Job description

HR Business Partner

12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Salary up to £80k + benefits

Hybrid, 2 days in office (Paddington) – 3 days WFH

The client

One of the world's largest geotechnical engineering companies are looking for a HR Business Partner to join their team in London on a 12-month fixed term contract. With 10,000 employees globally and offices across the US, Europe and a head office in London, they're experiencing further growth and looking for someone to come in and support their international HR team.

In this role you will

• Partner with senior stakeholders across central functions to understand business needs and develop tailored people plans.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with UK employment law and internal policies.
• Support with talent & performance management.
• Ensure effective delivery of core HR services including onboarding, job changes, and offboarding.
• Coordinate the consolidation and analysis of people data for reporting.
• Manage the annual reward cycle for Group employees, including salary reviews and bonus recommendations, in alignment with Group policies and timelines.

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or Senior HR Advisor, ideally within a large matrixed organisation.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting corporate or centralised functions is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Data‑driven mindset with experience using HR metrics to shape strategy.
• Resilient, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

The details

• Hybrid working set‑up: 2 days in the office (located in Paddington), 3 days WFH
• Salary up to £80k + competitive benefits
• 12‑month fixed term contract, with the potential to become permanent
• ASAP start

If this sounds like the role for you, please reach out and apply today!