Job Description

HR Business Partner


Based in Manchester


Hybrid role - 2 days per week in the office



We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to play a pivotal role in fostering a high-performance, engaged culture across Bureau Veritas UK & Ireland.


In this role, you will work closely with management teams to influence people strategies, ensure consistent HR practices, and align HR initiatives with business objectives to drive overall success.



Key Responsibilities:

Drive Culture & People Decisions:
Support and challenge management teams on people-related decisions and strategies, fostering a high-performance and engaged culture.
Ensure HR Consistency:
Maintain consistent HR standards and processes across the business to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Commercial Focus:
Take a commercial view of people practices, ensuring alignment with overall business outcomes.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
Collaborate with the Recruitment team to support effective workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
Change & Organisation Management
: Develop and implement strategies to manage change and enhance organisational effectiveness.
Employee Engagement & Training Needs
: Engage with employees to understand their training needs and foster a positive work environment.
Leadership & HR Development:
Display role model leadership behaviour, enhancing HR capabilities across Bureau Veritas.
Employee Relations & Policy Adherence
: Manage employee relations and ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.



Required Experience & Skills:

Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role Strong influencing and collaboration skills, with the ability to drive strategic people decisions. Proven experience in project/change management and employee relations. Commercially aware, with a focus on driving business outcomes through people practices. Strong understanding of HR standards, policies, and processes. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


If you're an HR Business Partner passionate about driving change and making a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you