We have an immediate opportunity to join our People Business Partnering team on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract basis.
Our People Business Partners play a crucial role in supporting both the business and its people. With an eye toward enabling their stakeholder groups to achieve their objectives, their primary focus is on assisting line managers and front‑line colleagues by making sure they have the guidance and resources to succeed. In addition to providing this direct support, they also lead business area‑specific HR initiatives, such as maintaining organisational charts, overseeing workforce planning exercises, and executing change programmes.
Our People Business Partners are dedicated to serving as trusted advisors, helping to execute plans and activate talent frameworks/initiatives tailored to the unique needs of the business areas they support.
You will be expected to work in a hands‑on way to drive and deliver key people initiatives into the business in support of the strategic people plan, and to collaborate closely with people colleagues from our four Pillars: Transformation, Culture, Professional Learning & OD, and People and Policy Relations.
The People Business Partner will focus on the following key areas:
* Organisational Effectiveness & Change Management
* Talent & Workforce Planning
* Performance Management, Development & Rewards
* Employee Engagement
* Capability Management
Key Accountabilities
* Act as a trusted advisor to build and maintain strong relationships with managers and their teams, gaining in‑depth knowledge of the division, key employees and business processes.
* Build strong relationships with colleagues and business leaders by listening actively to understand objectives and challenges, problem‑solve, and agree on plans for an effective way forward.
* Partner closely with colleagues in the POE (Shared Service) team and across the four Pillar teams to support the delivery of the Global People Strategy and Plan to the highest standard across the business.
* Work with the Regional Strategic Partner to provide support for ad‑hoc People Team projects, bringing a solution‑focused mindset to any initiative.
* Bring a strong commercial and customer focus to all People‑related initiatives.
Qualifications
In order to be successful in this role you will have:
* A proven track record of true HR Business Partnering experience and of supporting colleagues across the full colleague lifecycle, ideally within a global environment, including strong performance management, talent acquisition, change management experience and skills.
* Strong talent‑planning skills and a deep knowledge of the talent process across the colleague life‑cycle.
* Experience of successfully executing reorganisations.
* Experience of and a commitment to driving commercial and customer‑focused People initiatives.
* Strong project‑management experience and experience with using relevant project‑management tools and processes.
* Strong data‑analysis skills and data‑led storytelling ability.
* Knowledge of employment legislation.
* Experience working with trade unions useful (UK).
* Evidence of working cross‑functionally and effectively influencing stakeholders.
* Ability to listen effectively and coach at all levels with an empathetic and inclusive mindset.
* A willingness to roll up your sleeves and do the day‑to‑day as well as the strategic elements of a BP role.
* A familiarity and comfort with working with ambiguity and “in the grey”.
* Strong HRBP background plus experience in one Centre of Excellence (e.g., TA, L&D, ER, DEI).
Additional Information
Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. Candidates should live within a commutable distance of our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, and be able to attend the office 3 days per week.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 2nd March. Application decisions are made on a rolling basis.
* You must have the right to work and live in the UK.
What we offer in return
* A competitive salary + bonus
* An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic working culture
* 25 days annual leave
* 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
* 4 volunteering days annually
* Day off for your birthday
* Company‑funded single‑cover private medical insurance
* Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well‑being support
* Share Match – plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
* Pension scheme
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factor.
If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work‑life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. To learn more about our business and career opportunities, visit our Careers Site or our LinkedIn Life Page here.
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People Business Partner 9 month fixed term contract • Abingdon on Thames, England, United Kingdom
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