People Business Partner

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a People Business Partner based in London to shape and deliver HR strategies aligned with business goals. You will provide expert guidance in a global, matrixed environment, supporting employee relations, performance management, and talent development.

In this permanent role, you’ll collaborate with leadership to implement strategic HR initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive workforce planning while working two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR business partner or generalist in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Partner with managers to address workforce planning and organisational development needs.
• Support change management initiatives in a global, matrixed environment.
• Deliver HR generalist support, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Analyse HR data to inform strategic decision-making and improve employee engagement.
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across the organisation while adapting to local requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams to align HR initiatives and share best practices.

Skills

HR business partner

employee relations

strategic HR initiatives

stakeholder management

HR analytics

employment legislation

Job description

As a People Business Partner in this fast-moving engineering sector, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering HR strategies that align with business goals. Based in London, this role involves working in a global, matrixed environment to provide expert HR support and guidance, ensuring the smooth operation of employee relations and strategic initiatives.

Client Details

A leading international engineering and project management company dedicated to accelerating the global energy transition. Proven expertise in highly regulated industries, particularly nuclear energy, it helps deliver complex infrastructure projects that support a low‑carbon, sustainable future

Description

• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.
• Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
• Partner with managers to address workforce planning and organisational development needs.
• Support change management initiatives in a global, matrixed environment.
• Deliver HR generalist support, including performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Analyse HR data to inform strategic decision-making and improve employee engagement.
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across the organisation while adapting to local requirements.
• Collaborate with global teams to align HR initiatives and share best practices.

Profile

• Proven experience in an HR business partner or generalist role, ideally within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organisation.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret HR data and drive informed decisions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment legislation and best practices.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £65,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role based in London (2 days in office).
• Additional benefits offered by the employer.

Equal Opportunity

As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best