At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive people strategies that enhance engagement and performance across the UK.
- Company: Join Mitie, a leading facilities management organisation focused on people.
- Benefits: Influence strategic initiatives, gain exposure to diverse HR projects, and enjoy professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with travel across the UK and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on business success while working with senior leaders and key clients.
- Qualifications: Proven HR experience, strong communication skills, and a CIPD qualification preferred.
Location - London/Birmingham/Manchester (travel across the UK required)
Shift - Full Time, Monday to Friday
Contract - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a People Business Partner to work closely with the Senior People Business Partner and Senior Leadership Team, delivering people strategies that drive engagement, performance and business success. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to influence business performance through strategic people planning, talent development, employee relations and organisational change within a fast-paced operational environment. This position is a 6 Month FTC supporting our Defence clients, travel across the UK will be required.
Role Responsibilities
- Partner with the Account Director and Senior Leadership Team to align people strategies with business objectives and operational priorities.
- Utilise people data, metrics and external market insights to identify key trends and develop forward-thinking people plans.
- Support the delivery of strategic initiatives across compensation, benefits, recruitment, engagement and talent development.
- Develop strong relationships with key clients, ensuring people strategies support both business and client objectives.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, talent management, succession planning, organisational change and restructuring activities.
- Deliver accurate and timely people management information to support strategic decision-making.
- Support large-scale mobilisations, change programmes and TUPE activities where required.
What we're looking for
- Proven HR experience within a commercially focused environment.
- Strong background in employee relations, reward, talent management, succession planning and organisational change.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively when required.
- Experience using people data and analytics to inform business decisions and people strategies.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly.
- Resilient, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach to people management.
- Experience within an Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) environment would be advantageous.
- Working within a critical or regulated environment would be ideal.
- Experience supporting large-scale mobilisations and TUPE transfers is highly desirable.
Required Qualifications
- CIPD qualification desirable.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
- Full UK driving licence essential.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to influence strategic people initiatives within a leading facilities management organisation.
- Exposure to a broad range of HR projects, organisational change programmes and talent initiatives.
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and key clients, helping shape the future of the business.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!
People Business Partner FTC in England employer: Mitie
Mitie is an excellent employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and development, offering a supportive work culture in Belfast. With benefits such as a branded vehicle and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to high service delivery standards across multiple sites. The company fosters growth opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the facilities maintenance sector.
