HR Business Partner
Added 18 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3571 (93% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Expleo Group is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers Most likely code | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Expleo is seeking a strong HR generalist/ business partner to support our UK Technology and Engineering business units. The role can be based from our Preston, Bristol or London offices, with hybrid working and occasional travel to Expleo sites as required. Reporting to the HR Practice Managers, with a close working relationship with the UK HR Director, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional to broaden their exposure to business partnering activities while maintaining a strong operational HR focus.
We are looking for a well-rounded HR generalist who will support the delivery of talent management, employee relations, career management and employee engagement initiatives across the business, while also contributing to HR transformation activities and the implementation of Expleo's UK HR roadmap. Working within the strategic direction set by the HR Practice Lead, you will partner with managers to address people challenges, build management capability and enhance the employee experience.
Responsibilities
We are looking for a well-rounded HR generalist who will support the delivery of talent management, employee relations, career management and employee engagement initiatives across the business, while also contributing to HR transformation activities and the implementation of Expleo's UK HR roadmap. Working within the strategic direction set by the HR Practice Lead, you will partner with managers to address people challenges, build management capability and enhance the employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted HR partner to managers and employees providing people advice and support on across the entire employee lifecycle.
- Coach and support managers on a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, probation, attendance, conduct, grievance, flexible working and organisational change.
- Manage complex and sensitive employee relations cases fairly, consistently and in line with UK employment legislation, company policy and best practice.
- Lead and support redundancy consultations, organisational restructuring activities and settlement agreement processes, ensuring legal compliance, effective risk management and a positive employee experience wherever possible.
- Support talent management activities, including succession planning, talent reviews, career development discussions and initiatives that strengthen organisational capability.
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- CIPD Level 7 qualification, Chartered Member of the CIPD status, or equivalent professional experience is preferred
- Candidates with CIPD Level 5 who are actively progressing towards Level 7 are also encouraged to apply
- Evidence of continued professional development and up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR practice
- We know strong candidates do not always meet every requirement. If your experience is closely aligned and you believe you can make an impact, we would still like to hear from you.
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- Experience supporting managers in a busy and fast-paced organisation
- Experience in engineering, technology, consulting, professional services or another project-led environment
- Experience supporting organisational change, restructuring, consultation or integration activity
- Exposure to workforce planning, talent reviews or succession planning
- Familiarity with HR information system Oracle
- Experience designing or delivering manager training and capability-building sessions
What Do I Need Before I Apply
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
- Hybrid, with travel to Expleo sites occasionally as required
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Expleo Group, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Human resources and industrial relations officers (SOC 3571) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sampleSOC 3571
- Middle half £28,912–42,432
- Median £33,904
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Expleo Group holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3571 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.