Human Resources Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment, driving employee relations and development strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and proactive, capable of managing complex employee relations cases and implementing HR initiatives that foster growth and compliance. Join a company that values diversity and personal growth, and be part of a team dedicated to reshaping the future of trade and logistics.

Qualifications

• Experience as a strategically focused HR Business Partner or similar role.
• Proven track record of implementing HR strategies that drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver departmental strategies for employee relations and development.
• Manage employee relations casework and drive engagement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Mindset

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Change Management

Employee Relations Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

CIPD Level 7

Tools

HR Systems

HR Metrics and Analytics

Job description

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Human Resources Business Partner, Southampton

Client: DP World

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you looking to join a fast-paced company in a role that will add real value both to individuals and the business? If so, DP World Southampton are recruiting for an experienced HR Business Partner on a 14-month Fixed Term Contract. As a HR Business Partner, you will have your own partnering areas to support and deliver a high level, professional and forward-thinking generalist business partnering approach.

You’ll be detail-oriented, articulate, confident, resilient, and proactive with exceptional interpersonal skills to succeed in this role. You’ll have the ability to work collaboratively with the wider HR team, Union, Occupational Health and your allocated business areas. Whilst it can be demanding at times, you’ll be able to deal with pressure and challenges with ease. You’ll be forward thinking in terms of HR processes and systems and able to keep up with pace and change whilst ensuring accurate processes are followed and accurate records are kept.

Location: Hybrid, Southampton based with travel to Essex twice per month

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Contract: 14-16 Months

How you will contribute:

• Deliver local departmental strategies for employee relations and development.
• Plan and execute projects (e.g., staff surveys, action plans, wellbeing initiatives).
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.

Organisational Development and Design:

• Coach managers on change delivery (e.g., restructures, consultations).
• Review and update working agreements and contracts.
• Identify learning interventions for employees and managers.

Organisational Health:

• Manage employee relations casework (e.g., absence, disciplinaries, grievances).
• Monitor and review sickness cases with Line Managers.
• Administer exit questionnaires and interviews.
• Drive employee engagement and culture initiatives.

Workforce Planning and Recruitment:

• Review job descriptions and support recruitment processes.
• Participate in interviews and administer tests.
• Prepare offer documentation and deliver inductions.
• Identify skill gaps and development needs with line managers.

HR Metrics and Data:

• Use HR metrics and analytics to measure program effectiveness.
• Identify trends and provide data-driven insights.
• Create dashboards for evidence-based decisions.

Talent Management and Development:

• Develop plans for new starters, high performers, underperformers, and successors.
• Keep succession plans updated.
• Identify participants for learning programs and provide routine training.
• Advise and coach managers on probation reviews.
• Implement HR policies and initiatives promoting high performance.

HR Operations and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate HR systems and files.
• Provide HR advice and coaching to ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Develop and update HR policies and procedures.

HR Projects and Initiatives:

• Support HR Manager, People Director, and teams with HR projects and initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with business units, Union Representatives, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address HR challenges.
• Foster relationships with external vendors and industry networks.
• Travel between DP World Southampton and DP World London Gateway as needed.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources /CIPD Level 7, or demonstrable experience
• Proven work experience as a strategically focused HR Business Partner or similar role within an operational environment.
• Experience and proficiency working with HR Systems and data.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing HR strategies and initiatives that drive organisational growth and effectiveness.
• An analytical and proactive mindset, with the ability to leverage HR metrics and data to drive insights and influence decision-making.
• Attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience managing changing priorities and ambiguity.
• Experience working in a Unionised environment.
• In-depth understanding and experience effectively managing complex ER cases to resolution.
• An affirmed understanding regarding CIPD and ACAS best practice and UK employment legislation.
• Experience working across the full employee lifecycle.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

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 103,000 employees spanning 75 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. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

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.

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

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.

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