kpler - HR Business Partner

• Manage the specific onboarding process for the VP Level and above, working closely with the L&D Manager and the local People Partner. • Request and review onboarding survey results regarding the new hire experience at 30, 60, and 90 days. • Execute local engagement initiatives agreed upon at the business area level based on business feedback and exit summaries. • ## Employee Relations & Compliance • Lead and manage local employment relations cases regarding performance and conduct. • Conduct investigations, draft summaries and keep stakeholders informed (including the GHRBP). • Drive the completion of compliance trainings and courses on local jurisdictional practices, such as workplace conduct. • Inform the VP, People and discuss the approach to handling sensitive ER cases. • ## Local Operations • Handle all Business As Usual documentation requests for UK employees, including employment verifications and change letters. • Oversee local leave policies, including annual, sick, and parental leave. • Manage local benefits, separation packages, and off-cycle changes following the approval process by jurisdiction. • Lead and manage Flexible Work Arrangements, reviewing applications and obtaining appropriate approvals. • Handle voluntary and involuntary exits, including successful offboarding with the People Ops team. • Extensive HR Experience: Progressive HR experience, with a demonstrated ability to seamlessly operate at both a global strategic level and a hands-on local operational level. • UK Employment Law & ER Expertise: Deep knowledge of UK employment law and jurisdictional practices, with a strong track record of leading complex Employee Relations (ER) cases, conducting investigations, and managing performance and conduct issues. • Organizational Design & Change Management: Proven experience in global organizational design, job leveling, global mobility, and leading cross-border change management initiatives, including M&A integrations and Reduction in Force (RIF) strategies. • Executive Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to partner with, coach, and influence Global Department Leaders, as well as the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive Leadership Team (XLT). • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Demonstrated success working in deep partnership with specialized HR teams, including People Ops, Talent Acquisition (TA), Compensation & Benefits, and Learning & Development (L&D). • Data-Driven Strategy: Strong capability in analyzing business area reporting, cluster models, retention metrics, and engagement data (e.g., Organisational Health Index, Pulse Surveys) to inform critical hiring and retention strategies. • Systems Proficiency: Familiarity with modern HRIS platforms and offboarding/change management workflows (experience with Bamboo is highly preferred) and executive coaching platforms (such as Coach Hub). • Education & Certifications: CIPD Level 5 or Level 7 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) is highly preferred for this senior UK-based role. • We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? • We make things happen • We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile. • We build
together • We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges. • We are here to help • We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach. • Our People Pledge • Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.