Overview
Education Services Online is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a dynamic generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle and collaborating with the global People & Culture team. The role will help create a vibrant, values-led culture in the UK and reports to the Chief People and Culture Officer based in Melbourne, Australia. This is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days per week in the Birmingham office.
What you’ll be doing
* Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment for UK roles, build strong talent pipelines, maintain time-to-hire targets, and deliver onboarding experiences with regular check-ins for new starters.
* Culture & Engagement: Champion a vibrant, values-led culture aligned with the global ethos; lead engagement initiatives based on survey insights and employee feedback; review and enhance wellbeing and benefits offerings.
* Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert advice on employee relations in line with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines; update and implement HR policies, contracts, and practices where required.
* Business Partnering & Development: Coach and support line managers to build high-performing, engaged teams; promote people programs and contribute to organisational development initiatives; collaborate with global teams on people projects.
* Remuneration & People Operations: Support UK remuneration reviews and benchmarking; maintain accurate HR records, leave tracking, and personnel files; provide administrative support for a smooth employee experience.
* Office Management: Serve as key contact for the Birmingham office regarding space, supplies, and coordination with building management on repairs/compliance (e.g., fire safety).
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational organisation.
* Experience providing commercially balanced HR advice across a broad range of people matters.
* Ability to translate business goals into impactful people strategies that drive performance and growth.
* In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
* A CIPD qualification, or substantial progress towards a tertiary qualification, would be desirable.
* Experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills; ability to balance conflicting priorities.
* Experience supporting annual employee lifecycle events, including talent and remuneration reviews; experience in Talent Acquisition at all levels and establishing talent pipelines.
* Customer-centric, approachable, and a team player with a professional approach to handling confidential issues.
* Strong alignment with the OES values.
Benefits
* Global organisation focused on growth with opportunities for employees
* Engaging and vibrant organisational culture
* 35-hour working week in a flexible environment
* OES values-driven recruitment principles
* Career-life balance and health & wellbeing focus
* 25 days of annual leave + Bank holidays
* Purchased leave scheme
* Commitment to respect, honesty and diversity
* Continuous improvement through meaningful work
* Study assistance and leave for eligible employees
* Global mentoring program
* Living the Wage movement support
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Business Development and Sales
Industries
* E-Learning Providers
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