Human Resources Specialist

352 Booz Allen Hamilton International (U.K.), Ltd.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in the United Kingdom is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join the International Employee Relations HR team. You will provide practical, day-to-day support to employees and managers across your region, partnering with senior leaders to ensure consistent, high‑quality HR guidance and a positive employee experience.

You will lead intake calls, guide managers through disciplinary steps and severance discussions, review case data for trends, and help design targeted training.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the full employee relations and performance management lifecycle.
• Strategic HR partner to business leaders with data-driven insights.
• Knowledge of US and European/local employment laws.
• Experience supporting global locations across time zones.
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years HR experience, or Master’s with 5+ years.
• HRIS experience with Workday and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR and Employee Relations contact for regional employees and managers.
• Lead intake calls and guide managers through workplace concerns.
• Coach on feedback, performance management, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Review case data and implement proactive training strategies.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on complex employee relations matters.
• Coordinate with Talent Integrators and HR Centers of Excellence.

Skills

Employee relations lifecycle

Strategic HR partner

HR policy & compliance

Multi-country experience

Project management

HRIS Workday

Relationship building

Prioritization skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree in HR (optional)

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

The Opportunity: As a key member of the International Employee Relations HR team, you will provide practical, day-to-day support to employees and managers across your assigned region. In this role, you’ll partner closely with senior leaders on employee relations matters, as well as work closely with Talent Integrators and HR business partners to ensure employees receive consistent, high‑quality HR guidance and an overall positive experience. You will build a strong understanding of regional labor markets, state and local employment regulations, and companywide HR programs. Your insights will help shape improvements to HR processes and support leaders as new needs arise.

What You’ll Work On:

Serve as the primary HR and Employee Relations contact for regional employees and managers, delivering clear guidance and timely support. Lead intake calls, elevate matters appropriately to Investigations, and guide managers through workplace concerns. Coach managers on effective feedback, documentation, performance management, and sensitive actions such as disciplinary steps, terminations, and severance discussions. Review case data and trends and implement proactive strategies such as targeted training to address recurring issues. Carry out routine HR processes including resignations, conflict of interest disclosure reviews, disciplinary actions, compliance tasks, and compensation reviews. Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on complex employee relations matters, offering clear guidance, risk aligned recommendations, and insights that support effective decision‑making and organizational consistency. Partner with Talent Integrators to understand regional needs, identify gaps, and recommend solutions that enhance operations and employee experience. Respond to employee relations inquiries and ensure prompt and accurate case documentation in the Case Management System. Coordinate with internal partners across time zones on complex or high-risk matters, including urgent scenarios such as employee emergencies, wellness concerns, or natural disasters. Partner with HR Centers of Excellence to refine processes and support new initiatives to include projects pertaining to your region and the Employee Relations team at large.

You Have:

• Experience managing the full employee relations and performance management lifecycle, including performance coaching, performance improvement plans, corrective action mechanisms, workplace concerns, and employment separations
• Experience serving as a strategic HR partner and trusted advisor to business leaders, translating case data and observed trends into practical and effective solutions
• Experience applying HR principles, company policies, employment laws, and best practices to complex employee and organizational matters to assess risk and develop appropriate outcomes
• Experience supporting employees, managers, and business leaders across multiple countries, time zones, and global locations
• Experience leading or contributing to project management, change management, and program execution
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws and regulations, as well as local employment laws and culture in Europe, including the UK and Germany
• Knowledge of HRIS platforms such as Workday and Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives from planning through implementation
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience with HR, including employee relations and performance management, or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience with HR, including employee relations and performance management

Nice If You Have:

• Knowledge of multiple functional HR areas such as HR business partnering, global mobility, organizational development, and compensation
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve complex matters swiftly while supporting a positive employee experience and business outcomes
• Ability to research, innovate, adapt to change, and apply new approaches to evolving business and HR needs
• Ability to identify opportunities for process optimization or automation, operational effectiveness, and efficiency
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent consulting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent organizational, analytical, and prioritization skills

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