Associate HR Business Partner New London

Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy‑now channels including private sales, e‑commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry‑leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.

THE ROLE

Sotheby’s is seeking an Associate HR Business Partner for an exciting opportunity based at our London office. Reporting to the HRBP and working closely with the London HR team, the ideal candidate will be involved in new projects and partner with stakeholders across the organization as the business goes through an exciting transition process. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with confidence and experience to make a real difference within this expanding organization and a great opportunity to progress and develop their HR career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing effective working relationships with key leaders, to effectively challenge, influence and become a trusted advisor to support effective strategic and operational decision making, providing pragmatic and commercially focused advice where appropriate getting support from the London HR Business Partners.
• Brilliant execution of the core people processes, e.g. Recruitment, Annual Compensation Planning, Employee Relations, Performance Management etc.
• Carrying out data analysis and provide insights from HR information to support the HRBP and HRBP team on driving actions from these.
• Coordinate activities, data and communications for the whole function to support people processes/ad‑hoc project work/data insight e.g. headcount reporting, hierarchy, probation reports, etc.
• Supporting HRBPs by offering practical advice and being the first point of contact for employees to help, support and give guidance on the HR self‑service model.
• Partner with HR Advisor and HRBPs to complete all necessary paperwork including contracts and policy updates, alongside monitoring the HR inbox and supporting on projects as and when required.
• Responsible for processing and advising employees on maternity, paternity and shared parental leave policies.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• 4+ years of professional experience in an HR and business partner function.
• Experience driving performance management, employee relations issues, learning and development, and total rewards across a division in the United Kingdom and other areas of Europe preferred.
• Confident working with and influencing stakeholders across business.
• Experience of supporting change management and people transformation projects.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Solid problem‑solving skills and comfortable working in a fast paced and often reactive environment.
• First‑rate organizational skills and ability to use own initiative.
• Able to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• Resilience and ability to deal with challenges whilst taking a proactive and flexible approach to ensure exceptional standards of service are maintained at all times.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member to complete the task at hand.
• Prior experience with Success Factors is preferred, but must be confident in using Microsoft Office Suite.