HR Business Partner

Monks Associates Inc; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

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About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support employees and leaders within our UK & Ireland. In this role, you will provide practical HR solutions while driving employee engagement, talent development, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

HR Support and Advisory

• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and support to managers and employees.
• Partner with leaders to advise on workforce planning, performance management, and employee development.
• Support the implementation of Change Management Programmes to ensure successful adoption of new initiatives.

Employee Experience and Engagement

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with the company’s values.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, monitoring feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Act as a point of contact for employees, offering guidance and support on workplace matters.

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Manage employee relations cases with guidance from senior HR colleagues, ensuring fair and effective resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
• Support managers in performance management processes, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

Operational Excellence and HR Systems

• Assist in ensuring HR processes for payroll, benefits, and data management are effective and compliant.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and reporting using systems such as Workday.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues to ensure consistent HR practices across teams.

Organisational Design and Change Management

• Support leaders in implementing organizational changes that align employees with new structures and processes.
• Deliver change management programs to drive employee understanding and alignment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

• Support DE&I initiatives, ensuring diversity and inclusion are embedded into local recruitment, development, and engagement activities.

About you:

The essentials:

• 4+ years of HR experience with proven success in an HRBP role.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to support change, improve engagement, and deliver effective HR solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and support employees.
• Proficiency in Workday is a must.

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, collaborative, and solutions-focused.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle employee matters with care and confidence.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

At Monks, we believe in fostering an environment where a diversity of perspectives can thrive. We proactively work to design hiring processes that promote equity and inclusion while mitigating bias. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds who are excited to contribute to our mission.

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