People Business Partner

Company Description

Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH) is a world-famous creative agency that makes jaw-dropping, thumb-stopping, eye-opening work for brands across the globe. Founded in London in 1982, we now have offices in New York, Los Angeles, Stockholm, Mumbai, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our first ad for Levi’s showed a black sheep travelling in the opposite direction to a flock of white ones. That’s where we got our logo and our guiding philosophy: when the world zigs, zag. Why? Because it’s easy to zig, to go with the grain. It feels safe. It feels like the sensible thing to do. But the greater risk is failing to stand out. We believe in the power of difference to make a difference.

Our goal is a simple one: make the best work in the world. That’s where you come in. We need rebels, dreamers, thinkers, mathematicians, makers, artists, visionaries, doers, observers, the different and the unreasonable. We need Black Sheep. People who want to make the hearts flutter and minds do flips, who can change businesses and culture. People who want to make a difference, come here for something different.

https://www.bartleboglehegarty.com

Overview

The People Business Partner (PBP) will serve as a strategic partner to business units, aligning HR initiatives with the company’s objectives. The People business Partner will provide guidance on HR best practices, employee relations, organisational development, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a positive work culture. They will act as a strategic consultant and trusted advisor to assigned business units, ensuring alignment between human resources strategies and business goals.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Support with performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and employee development plans.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management.

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.

Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success. Follow up to ensure training objectives are met.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the head of department.

Qualifications

You will demonstrate

• A passion for working as an HR professional within a creative environment and an enthusiasm to progress your career
• Curiosity by nature, asking the ‘why’, ‘how’ and seeking to understand the impact of your work on the wider business goals
• Independence and the ability to confidently make decisions
• A healthy resilience by remaining productive under pressure, meeting deadlines and remaining calm
• A strong results driven approach and strives for excellence
• Play an active part in ensuring a positive perception of the HR team within the agency
• Approach your work, projects and initiatives with energy, passion and fun!
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Qualified CIPD level 5 or above
• A minimum of 7 years’ proven work experience in human resources.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven work experience as an HR Business partner or similar role
• Excellent case management skills, understanding timings, process and the importance of updating stakeholders

Excellent knowledge of employment legislation, best practice process and documentation

Understanding of employment relations and the importance of confidentiality, discretion and sensitivity

Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities across all levels of the business

Extensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures and employment law

Professionalism and an overall positive attitude

Experience of advising and supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters to an appropriate conclusion.

Experience of dealing with matters confidentially and sensitively with a sound knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation

Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills

Proficient in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

That belief in difference - zagging - is how we change brands and businesses. Central to that difference is our commitment to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion, and proactively challenging prejudice and discrimination inside our business, with our clients, how we select our partners and in our work. Our people are our most important asset - the makeup of our workforce guides our culture and the work we deliver. We aim to welcome diversity at every level and to empower every individual to bring their full-self to work, to add-to and develop our culture; to be better in the future than we are today.