HR Business Partner

Job Description

You will manage day-to-day HR partnering activity, lead and coordinate HR projects, support with data and reporting, and act as a key contributor to broader people initiatives. You\’ll also collaborate closely with our Lead HR Business Partners, supporting their work across Air and Sea Logistics and gaining exposure to more complex organisational projects and strategic initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who is proactive, resourceful, confident managing their own workload, and knows when to escape or seek support.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a diverse employee group across Project Logistics, QSHE and Insurance and support the Stakeholder Management for Air & Sea Logistics, underpinning the Lead HRBPs for these areas
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders including Board Directors and Senior Leaders
• Escalate more complex or high risk cases appropriately, preparing documentation and case files for Lead HRBPs.
• Provide clear, accurate HR advice to managers across your business areas
• Assist the Head of HR by preparing data packs, dashboards and insights
• Collaborate with local and global HR teams to ensure practices are consistent and aligned, ensuring a unified and effective employee experience across the business
• Provide guidance on HR policies, employment law fundamentals and best practice
• Lead and coordinate smaller scale HR projects (e.g. engagement initiatives, policy refreshes, local process improvements)
• Support talent, performance and development processes

Qualifications

• Strong Senior HR Advisor, Generalist or HRBP experience, ideally within a fast‑paced environment
• Confident in advising managers on employment law fundamentals, performance management, absence, and other core HR matters, with good judgement on when to elevate
• Demonstrated ability to manage end‑to‑end ER cases independently, with support available for more complex situations
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills, including with senior leaders
• High levels of attention to detail, particularly when preparing case documentation, data reports, and written communications
• Strong analytical ability and good working knowledge of Excel, with familiarity in SuccessFactors and Power BI advantageous
• A proactive self‑starter who takes ownership, stays organised, and delivers consistently in a busy, high‑energy environment
• CIPD qualification beneficial but not essential
• Full UK driving licence, since there might be a need for ad‑hoc visits to another site in the UK

Benefits

In addition to the salary, you will be rewarded for your commitment and expertise with a contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and access to our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition and a wellbeing centre. We provide an employee assistance program with 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice and mental health counselling, supporting you and your immediate family to live a happier, healthier life.

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