Senior HR Partner: Strategy, ER & Inclusion (Hybrid UK)

Buro Happold Limited; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

25 days holiday

Company pension

Cycle scheme

Job summary

Buro Happold Limited is seeking a Senior HR Consultant to partner with leaders across our UK business units, advising on workforce planning, workforce strategy and staff development. The role blends strategic advisory work with hands-on HR support to protect the interests of people and the business.

You will lead complex employee relations cases, support recruitment and reward processes, and drive engagement and inclusion initiatives across the Bath region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience advising on employee relations and HR policy.
• Experience supporting reward cycles and performance processes.
• CIPD Level 5 or higher (or working towards).
• Experience using AI in HR strategy is a plus.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for EDI and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and talent strategy.
• Lead and resolve complex employee relations cases.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Reward on recruitment approvals and salary reviews.
• Support promotions and performance management.
• Act as primary HR contact for EDI topics and drive inclusion.
• Lead succession planning and retention strategies.
• Use data and insights to guide people strategy.

Skills

HR principles

UK employment law

Employee relations

Communication skills

Reward cycles

Performance processes

EDI & engagement

People analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

AI in HR

Education

CIPD Level 5+

Job description

Buro Happold Limited is seeking a Senior HR Consultant to partner with leaders across our UK business units, advising on workforce planning, workforce strategy and staff development. The role blends strategic advisory work with hands-on HR support to protect the interests of people and the business.

You will lead complex employee relations cases, support recruitment and reward processes, and drive engagement and inclusion initiatives across the Bath region.