People & Culture, Business Partner

We are looking for a dynamic and engaging People & Culture Business Partner to join our team! In this role the HRBP is responsible for providing guidance, coaching, and support to the leaders and team members for London & Europe and will provide additional support to the other regional offices as necessary.

This role will report into the VP of People & Culture in London and will support all facets of HR including onboarding, employment law compliance, employee relations, performance management, learning and career development, interpretation and implementation of policies, procedures, payroll and initiatives. The People & Culture Business Partner will also work closely with the global People team to support the administrative and operational needs of the People department to ensure the effective delivery of People programs and services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Promote an understanding of and commitment to XR’s culture, vision, and values. 

• Provide strategic guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning. 

• Educate and advise with regard to questions or concerns on policy, practice, procedure, and other HR matters. 

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related issues. 

• Manage employee relations issues independently and balance employee advocacy with the well-being of the company.  

• Manage the full cycle of employee relation cases such as grievances, disciplinaries, misconduct and terminations.  

• Leverage knowledge of employment law requirements related to day-to-day team management in order to reduce risk and ensure compliance. 

• Partner with recruitment teams to attract and hire top talent. 

• Oversee the onboarding process to ensure a positive and engaging experience for new hires. 

• Partner with leaders and team members to improve work relationships, build engagement, and increase productivity and retention.   

• Coach leaders and team members in the effective application of the performance review process to ensure optimum performance, development and alignment with business needs. 

• Ensure core HR processes and internal controls are executed with consistency and accuracy.  

• Participate in HR team projects and support day-to-day administrative and operational HR needs as required. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. 

• Work with the VP of P&C on projects which span the UK and Europe subsidiaries.  

• Performs other projects or duties as assigned. 

• Process monthly payroll and complete monthly payroll checks on ADP.  

• Work on annual compensation review process.  

• Be responsible for benefits management and administration.  

• Provide other reports as needed.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, and five or more years’ progressive HR generalist or business partner experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across business functions, and at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple demands. 

• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of business concepts. 

• High degree of professionalism, with ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate appropriate discretion. 

• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), HRIS and payroll systems.