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HR Business Partner - Architecture

Egis

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GBP 85,000 - 90,000

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Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to support their Architecture businesses in London. The role involves strategic HR input, relationship building, and employee lifecycle management. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, HR experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Flexible working arrangements are available, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension contribution of 5%

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

26 days holiday

Tailored career path

Mentoring from senior staff

Hybrid working

Qualifications

Experience in Employee Relations and HR business partnership.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
Strong understanding of Employment Law.

Responsibilities

Act as the first line contact for managers regarding Employee Relations.
Build relationships with stakeholders and communicate HR policies.
Support workforce planning, salary reviews, and performance excellence.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Influencing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

CIPD level 5

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

Company Description

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join us following a restructuring of our team. You will need to demonstrate that you can partner with business managers and leaders to understand their business objectives and provide relevant strategic HR inputs.

Reporting to a Head of HR Business Partnering ,you will work closely with the HR Shared Services team to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the businesses you support and to support the entire life cycle of the employee experience . To be successful, you must be able to develop meaningful relationships with all managers in your businesses, and other people teams in the organisation. Skills in relationship building and influencing are essential.

This is a full time role working with the Architecture businesses. This role and will be based at our London offices (5 minutes from Waterloo station) with an expectation of a minimum of 3 days on site per week.

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible with their working arrangements.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Employee Relations will be a key aspect of your role and you will be the first line contact for your managers and stakeholders, escalating cases as necessary
You will take the time to understand business needs and strategy whilst being able to communicate and deliver HR policies, processes and initiatives
You will be proactive, building mutually respectful relationships with stakeholders, whilst demonstrating excellent influencing skills
You will stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable strategies and initiatives to drive organisational success
You will promote, support and deliver the ongoing regular HR activities e.g. workforce planning, salary reviews, performance excellence, well-being and engagement, taking the time to apply and safeguard our people processes
Participate in the delivery of HR training alongside the UK HR Team
Coach managers in their development of people management skills
Support the Head of HR Business Partnering with annual remuneration policy and practices
Generate regular reports utilising HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to senior management

Qualifications

Skills & Expertise:

Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from around the business. As such, you will need to be able to present effectively to different levels of seniority as well as influence your stakeholders to incorporate the HR activity in their plans
You will be able to manage multiple tasks at once and also able to demonstrate that you work well both as part of a team and independently. It is essential that you can manage expectations amongst internal clients whilst driving the application of HR policies and processes.
Experience of working within organisations having had responsibility for multiple locations
Generalist HR experience, solid exposure to Employee Relations, and excellent employment law knowledge
Ability to use HR data, metrics, and evidence to inform and drive decision making and change across your business areas
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Behavioural Competencies

Pro-active, independent and uses initiative
Thoughtful, intelligent and analytical
Confident with highly developed inter-personal skills with the ability to be assertive and take the lead where necessary
Able to plan and prioritise effectively whilst remaining flexible enough to fulfil the requirements of the project or activity
Able to maintain high standards of output, with a high attention to detail, in a pressurised working environment
Act with Integrity

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification is a plus. Minimum of CIPD level 5
Demonstrable progressive HR experience with a focus on business partnership
Experience of working in a matrix environment
Excellent understanding of Employment Law to support Employee Relations activity
Digital acumen and the ability to analyse Management Information and use for practical outputs

Desirable:

Prior experience working in a HR role within an architectural practice
Power BI skills
A Level 7 HR qualification or equivalent experience at Senior HRBP level
Oracle experience

Additional Information

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

Competitive salary
Performance related bonus
Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
Life insurance
Private healthcare for you and your family
Health cash plan
26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
Tailored career path with structured training
Mentoring from senior staff
Hybrid working

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Civil Engineering

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