HR Business Partner

AnaVation LLC; City of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting firm is seeking an HR Business Partner to manage HR initiatives in the UK, EU, and Singapore offices. This role requires extensive HR expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of local employment laws. The successful candidate will facilitate effective HR processes and support organizational change initiatives. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR generalist experience with strong employee relations background.
• Proven ability to manage HR initiatives in an international context.
• Strong background in compliance with UK and EU employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary HR contact for EU and Singapore offices.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Fluency in English

Knowledge of local employment laws

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master’s degree or relevant certification

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable HR Business Partner to lead our HR initiatives in our London, Ireland and France offices and provide comprehensive HR support to our expanding international offices into other EU countries and Singapore. The successful candidate will be the go-to HR professional for local employee matters, ensuring compliance with local employment laws and practices, and serving as a bridge between the local offices and the national HR function.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for all HR-related items in the European Union and Singaporean offices and provide support to additional international offices.
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy and local requirements.
• Conduct local employee planning, including workforce planning, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Handle complex employee relations issues, offering guidance and support to local managing partners and employees.
• Ensure compliance with local employment laws and regulations and stay abreast of any changes that may impact the organization.
• Collaborate with the Global VP of Human Resources and local Managing Partners to streamline and standardize HR processes across international offices.
• Provide guidance on benefits, compensation, and HR policies to ensure they are competitive and compliant with local standards.
• Assist with compensation, review and promotion processes.
• Directly responsible for coordinating local review processes/cycles.
• Liaison with Director of Learning and Development to assist in implementing all L&D initiatives, as well as identifying any L&D needs for the local office(s).
• Liaison with Payroll Department to ensure changes to new hires, terminations, and compensation information is communicated and coordinated properly and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with local leadership to champion and accelerate a culture of excellence in which people have a positive, productive, and engaging workplace.
• Manage cross-border HR projects, such as international transfers and expatriate assignments.
• Assist in the development and delivery of HR metrics, reports, and analyses to support decision-making.
• Facilitate communication and share best practices across different offices to foster a cohesive and inclusive company culture.
• Act as a change agent, supporting organizational change initiatives in a way that minimizes employee resistance and maximizes employee engagement.
• Serve as a liaison for the national HR function, ensuring alignment of local practices with global HR strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM) is preferred.
• Significant HR generalist experience (5+ years), with a strong background in employee relations and knowledge of local employment laws in the UK, EU, and ideally Singapore.
• Proven ability to manage HR initiatives in an international, multi-site context.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to operate with a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and able to adapt to changing priorities in a growing market.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills (French or other EU languages) are highly advantageous.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis, as needed, to support international offices.