Strategic HR Business Partner — Change & Growth

Mott MacDonald Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is hiring an HR Business Partner for the Buildings unit, blending strategic partnership with hands-on delivery across the UK. You will cover employee relations, workforce planning, talent and succession, inclusion, wellbeing, and compliance.

This role supports managers and leaders in multiple offices, with a hybrid working arrangement. You will bring MCIPD or equivalent, extensive generalist HR experience, and strong knowledge of UK employment law to advise on policy,

Qualifications

• Chartered MCIPD or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a generalist HR operational role, with global market exposure.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee-relations casework.
• Experience supporting talent management, succession planning and reward programmes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and practical application.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with HR community, senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Manage employee relations cases from start to finish and coach managers.
• Lead workforce planning, talent and succession initiatives.
• Contribute to HR strategy, inclusion and wellbeing projects.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and HR procedures.

Skills

MCIPD or equivalent

Generalist HR

Employee relations

Talent management

UK employment law

Education

MCIPD or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

HR databases

Job description

Mott MacDonald Ltd. is hiring an HR Business Partner for the Buildings unit, blending strategic partnership with hands-on delivery across the UK. You will cover employee relations, workforce planning, talent and succession, inclusion, wellbeing, and compliance.

This role supports managers and leaders in multiple offices, with a hybrid working arrangement. You will bring MCIPD or equivalent, extensive generalist HR experience, and strong knowledge of UK employment law to advise on policy,