Hr business partner

Equans is looking for a HR Business Partner to join the team on a permanent basis covering the North of England. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

This is a regional role covering the North of England, and possibly the Midlands and Wales. The post holder can be based anywhere in the UK, however travel to these areas is required.

The role offers hybrid working with an expectation to be on site two days per week.

Are you an experienced HR Business Partner looking for your next challenge? This is a fast‑paced role where no day is the same. We are looking for a candidate with previous HR BP experience within a large corporate environment, previous experience of complex grievance and disciplinary. An analytical thinker with strong influencing skills at all levels, the ability to build strong relationships with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

The HR Business Partner will have one direct report and be responsible for the provision of comprehensive and professional business‑partner support for people matters, to a national multisite contract of circa 1,700 colleagues. This role will cover multiple operational regions as well as contract support functions up to 850 colleagues. Supporting the regional management teams to deliver improvements in culture, change management, compliance and cost control to drive improved engagement and financial results.

The business‑partner role will also lead and develop HR Advisors, whilst working in collaboration with the wider HR Team.

As a member of the Sustainable FM HR Team, the post holder will work closely with key stakeholders and will deliver the HR people plans, ensuring the business needs are understood and are delivered through the people plans which are in alignment with organisational strategic priorities at a contract, regional and company level.

What will you deliver?

• HR Partner to HMCTS Management Team developing and delivering the People Plan and managing change projects
• Identifying HR priorities from business and people plans, translating business requirements into effective HR practices and delivering people solutions aligned to business objectives
• Work with the business in support of Workforce / Target operating model review
• Management of job evaluation / organisational design work
• Gather data from a variety of sources and provide effective insight and analysis, providing recommendations for improvement and monitoring outcomes
• Compliance checking and review including clearances, adherence to government and process controls and GDPR as required
• Coordination of the annual HR cycle, including annual salary reviews, bonus confirmation and performance management
• Lead for mobilisation projects, structural change and other people change projects across the Regions
• Ensuring talent and succession plans are in place across the contract with appropriate development plans that are monitored
• Advising on grievance and disciplinary processes and action including attendance at hearings as required
• Analysis of progress against people KPIs, providing recommendations for improvement and monitoring outcomes
• Establishment control, ensuring all changes are appropriately tested, approved and delivered and to safeguard profitability
• Coaching line managers in all people processes to ensure best practice and employee engagement is enhanced
• Delivering training to improve performance and engaging in follow‑on coaching
• Continually review personal performance ensuring it meets the needs of users

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to two times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Two corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• Experience in an HRBP role across a large‑scale multisite contract including line management experience
• Track record in HR and change management
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and best practice
• Experience of complex grievance and disciplinary issues
• Experience of TUPE
• Commercial acumen and credibility
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels and build effective relationships, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Analytical skills with the ability to define and measure impact and value of interventions
• Confident with data with the ability to manipulate data, in different formats, derive insights, commentary, compelling fact‑base
• Numerate with strong verbal reasoning skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and with conflicting priorities
• Practical approach to problem solving
• Emotionally intelligent with demonstrable experience of influencing and challenging Senior Management

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the Resourcing Team and not direct to Equans Managers.