People Business Partner (12 months FTC)

CBRE UK; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a lead People Business Partner at a leading company, providing HR support to Corporate Functions in the UK&I and Central Europe. The role involves strategic collaboration, expert HR guidance, and managing direct reports while overseeing transformation initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in People Business Partnering with senior management.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Proven track record in leading transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the People strategy with senior stakeholders.
• Provide expert HR advice and manage employee relations.
• Implement key People change and transformation programs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Autonomous Working

Team Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Chartered CIPD Status

Tools

MS Office

HR Systems

Job description

People Business Partner

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CBRE’s People team as a lead People Business Partner – maternity cover. The role involves providing HR Business Partner support to the Corporate Functions teams in the UK&I and Central Europe. You will be part of the UK&I People team, reporting to the Senior Director, People Partner for Lines of Business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the People strategy in collaboration with senior stakeholders, aligning with global and local strategies.
• Offer expert HR advice and guidance to senior managers, managers, and employees.
• Provide guidance on policies and procedures, including managing employee relations caseloads.
• Utilize data and reporting to inform business decisions.
• Implement key People change and transformation programs, such as workforce planning, restructuring, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, engagement, and performance management.
• Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence to develop innovative solutions.
• Support wider CBRE projects and initiatives with People expertise.
• Manage 2 direct reports and oversee indirect management of Centres of Excellence.

Person Specification/Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent; Chartered CIPD status preferred.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and ambiguous environments.
• Experience in People Business Partnering with senior management in a generalist HR role.
• Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Extensive knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
• Proven track record in leading transformation and change initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with HR systems (preferably Peoplesoft).
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, autonomous working style and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent prioritization and task coordination abilities to meet deadlines.

Working at CBRE

Joining CBRE means access to a global network, entrepreneurial environment, and opportunities for growth through challenging work, continuous learning, and industry-leading tools and training.

Our culture is built on our RISE values, emphasizing diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, safety, and wellbeing. We believe diverse perspectives drive better solutions and welcome applications from candidates of varied backgrounds and experiences.

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About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), headquartered in Dallas, is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm based on 2024 revenue, with over 140,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. Our services include facilities, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, valuation, leasing, consulting, sales, mortgage, and development. Visit us at www.cbre.com.

Equal Opportunities

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