HR Business Partner - 12 Months Contract in East Kilbride

This role is based in our 240 Blackfriars office in London. The HRBP is a vital role that combines operational HR delivery with strategic partnership responsibilities to support organisational success. Acting as a trusted advisor, the HRBP ensures HR practices align with business objectives while fostering collaboration and driving impactful initiatives. By balancing operational excellence with strategic foresight, the HRBP plays a key role in driving organisational goals and maintaining Informa Markets' leadership in the industry. Reporting to the Head of HR Europe, the HRBP collaborates with HR Shared Services and other HR specialists to deliver integrated HR solutions. They partner with senior and executive management teams, using data-driven insights to inform HR actions and priorities. This role demands a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills, requiring someone who is confident, focused, and capable of navigating complex environments while influencing stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations matters.
• Manage the employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and changes to terms and conditions.
• Ensure HR processes are executed efficiently and in compliance with organisational standards and legal requirements.
• Handle sensitive employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance matters, escalating as necessary.
• Support managers in day-to-day employee matters, enabling them to become self-sufficient in handling routine HR issues.
• Maintain high-quality employee data and ensure accurate reporting to inform HR actions and priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to support the execution of strategic people initiatives that align with business objectives.
• Assist in driving performance and talent management processes, including succession planning and organisation and talent reviews.
• Contribute to organisational development and change management projects, ensuring smooth implementation within assigned client groups.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, embedding them into day-to-day HR practices and organisational culture.
• Use people metrics (e.g., headcount, attrition, engagement) to provide insights and recommendations for strategic HR actions.
• Partner with HR specialists (Reward, Learning, Talent Acquisition) to deliver integrated HR solutions that support business needs.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees to support the delivery of HR services and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all people-related topics, providing insights and recommendations to drive organisational success.
• Work closely with HR Shared Services, HR Advisors, and other HR specialists to ensure a seamless HR service.
• Mentor and coach managers and employees, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and development.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or significant relevant experience in HR.
• Strong knowledge of contemporary HR practices and their impact on organisational culture and performance.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to balance day-to-day delivery and strategic initiatives.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyse and interpret HR data to inform decision-making and priorities.
• Relationship builder with personal credibility and the ability to create partnerships based on trust.

Personal Attributes

• Confident, calm, and focused under pressure.
• Solution-oriented with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality outcomes while maintaining objectivity.
• Politically savvy and organisationally agile, with the ability to navigate complex environments.

Benefits

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too.
• Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. Internal job moves are encouraged and supported.
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Flexible range of personal benefits, plus company funded private medical cover.
• ShareMatch scheme to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, and more.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes.
• Opportunity to collaborate with teams around the world.