Job Description
Key Accountabilities
* Employee Relations will be a key aspect of your role and you will be the first line contact for your managers and stakeholders, escalating cases as necessary
* You will take the time to understand business needs and strategy whilst being able to communicate and deliver HR policies, processes and initiatives
* You will be proactive, building mutually respectful relationships with stakeholders, whilst demonstrating excellent influencing skills
* You will stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, translating them into actionable strategies and initiatives to drive organisational success
* You will promote, support and deliver the ongoing regular HR activities e.g. workforce planning, salary reviews, performance excellence, well-being and engagement, taking the time to apply and safeguard our people processes
* Participate in the delivery of HR training alongside the UK HR Team
* Coach managers in their development of people management skills
* Support the Head of HR Business Partnering with annual remuneration policy and practices
* Generate regular reports utilising HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to senior management
Qualifications
Skills & Expertise:
* Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.
* Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders from around the business. As such, you will need to be able to present effectively to different levels of seniority as well as influence your stakeholders to incorporate the HR activity in their plans
* You will be able to manage multiple tasks at once and also able to demonstrate that you work well both as part of a team and independently. It is essential that you can manage expectations amongst internal clients whilst driving the application of HR policies and processes.
* Experience of working within organisations having had responsibility for multiple locations
* Generalist HR experience, solid exposure to Employee Relations, and excellent employment law knowledge
* Ability to use HR data, metrics, and evidence to inform and drive decision making and change across your business areas
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Behavioural Competencies
* Pro-active, independent and uses initiative
* Thoughtful, intelligent and analytical
* Confident with highly developed inter-personal skills with the ability to be assertive and take the lead where necessary
* Able to plan and prioritise effectively whilst remaining flexible enough to fulfil the requirements of the project or activity
* Able to maintain high standards of output, with a high attention to detail, in a pressurised working environment
* Act with Integrity
Essential:
* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or HR certification is a plus. Minimum of CIPD level 5
* Demonstrable progressive HR experience with a focus on business partnership
* Experience of working in a matrix environment
* Excellent understanding of Employment Law to support Employee Relations activity
* Digital acumen and the ability to analyse Management Information and use for practical outputs
Desirable:
* Prior experience working in a HR role within an architectural practice
* Power BI skills
* A Level 7 HR qualification or equivalent experience at Senior HRBP level
* Oracle experience
Additional Information
By joining Egis, as well as receiving a competitive salary, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore flexible working arrangements.
* Competitive salary
* Performance related bonus
* Pension contribution of 5% of your salary
* Life insurance
* Private healthcare for you and your family
* Health cash plan
* 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
* Tailored career path with structured training
* Mentoring from senior staff
* Hybrid working
We are committed to our planet
In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe. Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.