Junior HR Business Partner

BirdLife International; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An international nature conservation organization is seeking HR professionals to join its global team. The role involves supporting the development of HR strategies and working with diverse teams. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience in an international context and strong relationship-building skills. A hybrid working model is offered to support a flexible work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering HR within an international setting.
• Experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Ability to operate within a matrix management structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and insights to support business strategy.
• Work with UK & international teams to manage human resources.

Skills

Relationship building

Facilitation

Coaching

Employee relations

Performance management

Engagement initiatives

Job description

BirdLife International is the largest international Partnership for nature conservation. Celebrating our 100th anniversary this year, we are delivering an exciting programme of organisational change, including the launch of our new 10-year strategy.

We are looking for two HR professionals to join our global team as we develop a business partnering approach to managing our human resources. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, you will work with our UK & international teams to provide guidance and insights to support our strategy and ensure we remain a good employer in a fast-changing work environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience delivering HR within an international setting
• Previous HR experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner (candidates with Employee Relations experience seeking HRBP exposure will be considered)
• Relationship building, facilitation, and coaching skills, with the ability to unite remote and hybrid teams
• Experience in the annual cycle of people activities including employee relations, performance management, and engagement initiatives
• A business partnering mindset, strong team ethic, and ability to operate within a matrix management structure

BirdLife values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Find out more about our values.

We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture— a place where everyone can be themselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment that attracts all candidates and demonstrates our commitment to diversity.

We will consider reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.

We offer a hybrid working model, combining on-site and remote work, to support a flexible work-life balance.