Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract, supporting three key divisions within Sweco UK&I. This role will report to the Head of HR Business Partnering and is based in our Leeds office with travel to other offices (mainly London & Peterborough). We offer hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Please note our office will shortly be moving to Leeds city centre. This role is an urgent requirement so we will be looking for someone to start as soon as possible. As an HR Business Partner, you will be instrumental in driving HR initiatives, and solutions to support business goals and foster a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities will include:
1. HR Business Partnering: Partner with divisional leaders and their management teams to implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
2. Culture: Working with the Head of HRBP, contribute to the delivery of the People Strategy, supporting a culture of engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and high performance that underpins organisational excellence.
3. Talent Management: Lead talent efforts, including workforce planning and succession planning to ensure the divisions are actively managing risks and protecting the future.
4. Performance Management: Support managers in the performance management process, including coaching managers around employee relations, goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans.
5. Change Management: Provide expertise and support in organisational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and employee engagement.
6. People-focused projects: Contribute to initiatives that improve manager capability, employee experience, and organisational effectiveness, using learning and feedback to drive excellence.
7. Compliance: Ensure compliance with UK&I employment laws and Sweco policies, advising on best practices and managing risk. Education of 2026 employment law changes will be a focus.
8. HR Metrics: Use HR analytics to provide insights to the leadership teams. Act on the data to proactively provide solutions.
In order to be successful in this role you’ll possess:
9. Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, ideally within a multi-division environment.
10. Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
11. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
12. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
13. CIPD chartership is highly desirable