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HR Business Partner


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General information

Organisation

Egis is an international player active in the consulting, construction engineering and mobility service sectors.
We design and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings capable of responding to the climate emergency and helping to achieve more balanced, sustainable and resilient territorial development.
With operations in 120 countries, Egis places the expertise of its 18,000 employees at the disposal of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovation accessible to all projects.
Improving people's quality of life and supporting communities in their social and economic development, whilst drastically reducing carbon emissions and achieving vital 2050 net zero targets, that's our purpose.
  

Reference

2024-13602  

Position description

Job title

HR Business Partner

Contract type

Permanent contract

Business Line specific context

Egis is a global consulting and engineering firm working in construction, transport and mobility services. Joining our Group and its over 19,000 employees means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

 

 

As one of the world’s leading consultancy, construction engineering and operating firms, we hold ourselves responsible for today’s biggest challenges; fighting climate change, the digital transition and meeting the needs of growing populations. We do this by designing smart, green infrastructure, transport and buildings, creating a sustainable future for communities everywhere.

 

 

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet. 

 

 

We are now seeking two experienced Human Resources Business Partners to join us following a restructuring of our team. You will need to demonstrate that you can partner with business managers and leaders to understand their business objectives and provide relevant strategic HR inputs.

Job description

Reporting to a Head of HR Business Partnering ,you will work closely with the HR Shared Services to team to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the businesses you support and to support the entire life cycle of the employee experience . To be successful, you must be able to develop meaningful relationships with all managers in your businesses, and other people teams in the organisation. Skills in relationship building and influencing are essential.

 

Job Dimensions

  • This is a full time role covering multiple sites
  • This role will be based at our London site (5 minutes from Waterloo station) with regular travel (up to twice a week) across the UK
  • We work on a hybrid model, with 50% of your time being based in office or on site. 
  • The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible with their working arrangements.

 


Key Accountabilities

  • Employee Relations will be a key aspect of your role and you will be the first line contact for your managers and stakeholders, escalating cases as necessary
  • You will take the time to understand business needs and strategy whilst being able to communicate and deliver HR policies, processes and initiatives
  • You will be proactive, building mutually respectful relationships with stakeholders, whilst demonstrating excellent influencing skills
  • You will promote, support and deliver the ongoing regular HR activities e.g. workforce planning, salary reviews, performance excellence, well-being and engagement, taking the time to apply and safeguard our people processes
  • You will coach Managers in their development of people management skills
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable strategies and initiatives to drive organisational success

 

Profile

Skills & Expertise:

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from around the business. As such, you will need to be able to present effectively to different levels of seniority as well as influence your stakeholders to incorporate the HR activity in their plans
  • You will be able to manage multiple tasks at once and also able to demonstrate that you work well both as part of a team and independently. It is essential that you can manage expectations amongst internal clients whilst driving the application of HR policies and processes.
  • Experience of working within organisations having had responsibility for multiple locations
  • Generalist HR experience, solid exposure to Employee Relations, and excellent employment law knowledge
  • Ability to use HR data, metrics, and evidence to inform and drive decision making and change across your business areas

 

Behavioural Competencies

  • Pro-active, independent and uses initiative
  • Thoughtful, intelligent and analytical
  • Confident with highly developed inter-personal skills with the ability to be assertive and take the lead where necessary
  • Able to plan and prioritise effectively whilst remaining flexible enough to fulfil the requirements of the project or activity
  • Able to maintain high standards of output, with a high attention to detail, in a pressurised working environment
  • Act with Integrity


Whats in it for you:

 

By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.

  • Competitive salary
  • 10% Performance related bonus
  • Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
  • Life insurance
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Health cash plan
  • 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Tailored career path with structured training
  • Mentoring from senior staff
  • Hybrid working
     

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 

 

We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

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Position location

Job location

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

0-Without graduation

Minimum level of experience required

N/A