Senior Business Partner - HR Projects \xe2\x80\x93 EMEA REGION At GHD, our Power of Commitment philosophy lives through what we do every day. It\xe2\x80\x99s a mindset and an approach we take to working with each other. It\xe2\x80\x99s the attitude that adds value to our clients, our shareholders and our communities, and empowers us all to make a difference. At GHD we\xe2\x80\x99re building a culture that prioritizes inclusion & diversity, supports employee wellbeing, is socially and environmentally responsible, and enables our people and communities to thrive. We want everyone at GHD to be proud of the place they work. We believe that our culture, and how our people experience their journey with us, is critical to achieving that goal. Role Summary The Senior Business Partner - HR Projects will work with the EMEA People Leader and Regional People Leader to design and develop EMEA Employee Experience programs that support our employer brand and culture, create a positive experience for our people, and achieve the long-term goals of the Business. This is an exciting and key role across the EMEA region. You will be involved in influencing, overseeing and managing a range of people programmes across EMEA, specifically related to enhancing the experience of our people throughout their employment journey with GHD. With your track record of experience, you will provide a significant contribution to the EMEA People Strategy and Plan, and be instrumental in the development of our business and culture. Reporting and Stakeholders The role reports into the EMEA People Leader and has no direct reports. The role may be based in the UK or Middle East, and can be located at any of our offices across the region. Critical stakeholders This role will involve a range of significant stakeholders, including: Regional People Managers, Regional People Teams, EMEA Talent Acquisition Lead, Global Centres of Excellence relevant to employee experience focus areas, key business stakeholders as well as the EMEA Leadership Team, Global Wellbeing Lead, Global & Regional I&D Leads and Communications team. Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Oversee, influence and manage people programmes across the EMEA region specifically related to enhancing our Employee\xe2\x80\x99s Experience
• Direct and deliver people programs across the EMEA region, with a particular focus on enhancing our employee experience, developing a strong talent pipeline, and creating a culture where everyone can thrive.
• Assess organizational processes and structures and their impact to ensure our people\xe2\x80\x99s employment journey is aligned with our GHD brand and culture aspirations
• Design approaches to help drive and assess employee engagement and employee experience across the organization.
• Understand the role of line managers and business leads on team and individual engagement, and develop awareness programmes/initiatives to improve their impact.
• Lead the EMEA Wellbeing Delivery Group, inputing to global Wellbeing plans, and developing and delivering a regional EMEA wellbeing strategy and plan aligned with global strategy
• Develop GITS strategy across EMEA, establish and input to EMEA GITC networks, and support campaigns and delivery against regional strategy.
• Work closely with the Global I&D team to develop, define, and plan programme objectives and policy requirements based on business needs and strategic goals for Diversity & Inclusion programmes.
• Provide progress reports on employee experience programmes on a monthly basis to support reporting to the Executive Leadership and Global People Teams
• In conjunction with the EMEA Communications Team, design communications plans that positively impact on employee experience and engagement
• Leverage leading practices, future trends, and innovative solutions to design, sustain and maintain programmes across EMEA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, such as supporting the EMEA People Leader with other people related projects or reporting as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience of managing communication through various channels.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of employee experience & engagement, people management, talent management, and the dynamics of employee development and professional growth.
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and build strong business relationships at all levels
• Proven success working in a busy, global, and growing business environment
• Ability to compose and present compelling reports and presentations
• Ability to plan, organize and present project plans to diverse stakeholder groups
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Qualification in human resources or a related field and some years of human resource experience;
• Experience of managing multiple projects across a broad range of areas and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and to budget
• CIPD qualified preferred but not essential

Interested? Apply now.