People Business Partner - Occupier Accounts

CBRE Group, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial real estate is seeking a People Business Partner in London. The role involves providing HR support to various sectors, managing employee relations, and leading transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in HR, CIPD status, and experience in fast-paced organizations. Join a collaborative culture that values diversity 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 and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the People strategy for A&T, Occupier Accounts.
• Provide expert HR advice and guidance to executives and managers.
• Manage employee relations caseload with strong knowledge of UK employment law.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Proactive Work Approach

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Chartered CIPD status

Tools

MS Office

Peoplesoft

Job description

People Business Partner

London based

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join CBRE’s UK People team in our Business Partner team. The role is to provide HR Business Partner support to our Sectors and A&T Hub businesses, with approximately 500 employees and direct responsibility for around 200 employees. You will work as part of the UK&I People team, reporting to the Senior Director, People Partner.

What you will be doing:

1. Deliver the People strategy for A&T, Occupier Accounts
2. Provide expert HR advice and guidance to executives, leadership teams, senior managers, managers, and employees
3. Advise employees and managers at all levels on UK policies and procedures
4. Manage employee relations caseload with strong knowledge of UK employment law
5. Drive insights through data analysis and reporting
6. Lead key People change and transformation programs, including workforce planning, restructuring, executive hiring, talent management, pay and reward, employee relations, engagement, and performance management
7. Collaborate with People Centres of Excellence to develop innovative people solutions
8. Support wider CBRE projects and initiatives with People expertise
9. Manage matrix relationships and partnerships with COE teams

What you will need:

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent qualification
• Chartered CIPD status preferred
• Experience in People Business Partnering with senior management in a generalist HR role
• Experience 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 work approach with the ability to work independently and within a team

Working at CBRE

Joining CBRE means gaining support and resources from a global leader that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset. We challenge you with meaningful work, fast-paced projects, continuous learning, and results-oriented environment. We provide top-tier tools, training, and leadership to help you succeed.

Our collaborative culture is rooted in our RISE values and reflects our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, safety, and wellbeing. We believe diverse perspectives enhance our ability to create innovative real estate solutions that enable businesses and people to thrive.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Learn more about life at CBRE on our website.

About CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), headquartered in Dallas, is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company. As the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with over 140,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries, we offer a comprehensive suite of services including facilities management, transaction and project management, property management, investment management, and more. Visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment, race, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics. For accommodation during the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.cbre.co.uk/careers/accommodations

At CBRE, we foster a culture of belonging, valuing diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.