Description
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The HR Business Partner will provide comprehensive, high‑quality HR support to people leaders and employees within a defined business area. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will embed corporate HR strategy into day‑to‑day operations, ensuring people initiatives are closely aligned to business objectives.
This role plays a critical part in adding value through effective workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement and the promotion of an inclusive culture. You will use data‑driven insight and strong stakeholder relationships to influence outcomes and drive sustainable people solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Partner with leadership teams to develop and deliver People Plans aligned to business strategy.
2. Provide expert HR advice across employee relations, performance management, reward, talent management, engagement, selection, and learning & development.
3. Coach and support managers on complex people issues, including performance and employee relations.
4. Use people data and insight to diagnose issues and recommend effective solutions.
5. Support talent pipelines, succession planning and internal mobility as a ‘talent broker’.
6. Promote a consistent employee experience and inclusive culture, supporting organisational change.
7. Work collaboratively with HR Centres of Excellence to deliver a seamless and proactive HR service.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
8. CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above).
9. Relevant, broad HR experience, ideally in a Business Partnering or generalist role.
10. Strong employment law and employee relations expertise.
11. Commercially minded with the ability to influence and build trusted stakeholder relationships.
12. Confident working in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple priorities.
13. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR data and trends.
14. Excellent communication, presentation and organisational skills.
15. Experience in a unionised environment and knowledge of construction or engineering sectors is desirable.
16. Experience using HR systems, ideally Workday.
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
17. A comprehensive benefits package
18. Supportive and collaborative work environment
19. Opportunities for professional growth and development
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.