HR Business Partner (Fixed-Term Contract, Maternity Cover)

At MMGY Global, we believe nothing shapes your view of the world like travel. So every day, we share our client’s stories from a perspective that inspires people to see the world differently. Our personalised service and strategy connect media, consumers and influencers across the globe, taking people to new places and changing their view for the better. At MMGY we inspire people to go places.

We have an opening for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)in our London office for a one yearfixed-term maternity cover role. This role might suit someone ready to take their next step in an HRBP role or someone experienced considering a prorated 4 days week.

The HRBP will be responsible for aligning HR and business objectives with employees and management in London. The position serves as an expert advisor to management and staff on human resource-related issues. The successful HRBP acts as a proactive employee champion and change agent, assessing and anticipating HR-related needs. Communicating needs proactively and professionally within the HR and other departments, the HRBP seeks to develop integrated solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead / Provide HR Support for the assigned Business Units.
• Conducts regular meetings with respective business leaders, as needed.
• Consults with management, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Analyses trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of UK legal framework, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance; partners with the legal where needed/required.
• Provides performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Develops contract/offer terms for new hires, promotions and transfers, where appropriate and necessary.
• Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
• Participates in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; follows up to ensure training objectives are met.
• Manage ad-hoc HR projects and performs all other duties, as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant work experience.
• Experience resolving complex HR and employee relations issues.
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, change management.
• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Partnership approach to working with hiring managers as trusted advisor.
• Positive, can-do manner, with a commitment to accuracy and thorough follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a balanced, neutral, and fair approach to work, consistently establishing oneself as the trusted voice in the room.
• Experience line managing employees would be beneficial.

Your Employment Benefits

A flexible hybrid work schedule - 3 days in office and 2 days WFH.

Generous annual holiday package including 25 days of annual leave, 3 personal days and year-end holiday break.

Private medical, life and income protection insurance and pension scheme contribution from the company.

Lively social calendar with numerous activities and events to take part in.

Weekly fresh fruit deliveries.

Dog friendly office.

Cycle to work scheme/Season Ticket Loan.

Work from anywhere / work from any office benefits.

Who Are We? We’re a travel-obsessed collective of more than 800 people across the country and around the globe. And when we say we inspire people to go places, we mean ALL people. That’s why we’re focused on nurturing a workforce that is representative of the places we visit.