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Overview
Our Story
Our small Canadian-born business was founded in 1978 and has become a global organization that now spans 120 locations across 20 countries. Our expansion has been rapid, but what matters most is the common belief that drives all 5,000 of our people to be a different type of real estate organization. We believe that the places in which we live, work and play have the power to make us happier and healthier, and we are united by a shared sense of purpose, to have a positive impact on people's lives. In short, we are a global commercial real estate advisory firm with a simple aim: for real estate to play a leading role in creating vibrant buildings, cities and places that deliver long-lasting social value and economic impact.
Responsibilities
* Lead the HRBP function for Avison Young in the UK reporting to the UK HRD.
* Provide proactive and creative HR Business Partnering and initiatives to ensure that the Company and Business Group objectives are developed, supported and achieved.
* Responsible for consistent and fair management of employee relations and change management programmes across the Company.
* Responsible for the overall management of the HRBP team.
* Manage within any allocated budget and ensure efficient running of the HRBP team.
* Act as a conduit between the line managers, employees and business for people issues.
* Provide the HR Director and Executive with insights on common concerns/trends and issues across the Company.
* Provide HR advice to the Business in line with policies and legal considerations.
* Responsible for the introduction or amendments and coaching of line managers on the Company's people policies.
* Make the HR director aware of any sensitive or high-risk people issues in a timely manner.
* Responsible for the successful delivery of the annual salary review process.
* Manage the review of all salary increases and promotions to ensure fairness.
* Work with the L&D team to plan and direct employee training and development plans.
* Ensure open and transparent management and employee communications.
* Develop and maintain key peer contacts across the HR profession.
* Lead and monitor employee engagement initiatives.
* Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the HR Team.
Qualifications
* Degree educated or equivalent.
* Excellent working knowledge of employment law.
* Proven ability in HR Business Partnering at team leader level.
* Proven experience of building trusted relationships with clients/stakeholders.
* Consultancy/advisory experience is preferable.
* Highly commercial, with experience of setting and performing to commercial KPIs.
* Expert attention to detail and ability to meet multiple deadlines.
* Exceptional at working and communicating with diverse individuals.
* Extensive experience of making change happen in a meaningful way.
* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
* Using high levels of emotional intelligence.
* Future-focused ambitious thinking.
Equal Opportunities
Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equitably. This includes implementing strategies that advance underrepresented communities in commercial real estate careers.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to removing obstacles to inclusion. If you need any adjustments to support your application, please contact us at careers.uk@avisonyoung.com.
We value passion and potential in our employees, so if you are not sure that you have all the skills in the person specification, please still apply.
Some roles may be remote and some may be specific to our offices, but you will need to confirm you have the right to work in the UK.
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