Global Human Resources Business Partner

Job Title: Global Human Resources Business Partner

Job Location: UK Flexible (Hybrid working from home and attending our London office or other office locations when required for team meetings)

Salary: £58,200-£63,750

Hours: 35 hours per week (can be flexible). Part time hours and/or job share will be considered.

Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 14 months for maternity cover

Do you want an exciting, fulfilling job that is part of a fun team and make a meaningful difference to people in crisis? Are you ready to make a strategic impact and drive innovative solutions as a HR Business Partner, collaborating with leadership teams and promoting strong people management and meaningful inclusion?

If so, the British Red Cross is seeking a talented HR Business Partner for our International Directorate. In this strategic role, you will lead our International People and Learning team of 10 to deliver comprehensive HR, learning, and development services to support our dedicated staff in country offices overseas and those seconded worldwide to the Red Cross Movement.

You will provide strategic business partnering within your defined Directorate, identifying priorities, challenges, and opportunities and collaborating with leadership teams to develop innovative solutions. You will work with Business Partners from other functions, promote strong leadership and people management, and lead strategic people planning to ensure the organization's capabilities, capacity, and culture align with its goals.

A day in the life of a HR Business Partner will involve:

• Leading and inspiring the International People and Learning team and creating a culture in which they can bring their whole selves to work, love what they do, and deliver their best work
• Collaborating with leaders to define people priorities aligned with the desired employee experience at BRC.
• Providing business insight to People Services and share People Services insight with the business.
• Co-designing people products or initiatives with the HR team and business.
• Delivering products that empower employees to take ownership of their performance, careers, and learning through diverse options and resources.
• Identifying and developing talent, creating career-defining experiences for all employees.
• Implementing Diversity and Inclusion interventions to raise awareness and foster an authentic work environment.
• Taking accountability for assigned business area, supporting junior People Partners and People Services.
• Engaging in strategic workforce planning, collaborating with leaders to develop workforce plans encompassing capability, capacity, development, and positive working culture.
• Providing emergency HR Support available to those working overseas

To be a successful HR Business Partner to International, you’ll need:

• Considerable experience as a Business Partner at a senior level, demonstrating your ability to navigate complex HR challenges in an international environment
• Experience of working in a HR capacity in an emergency response organisation preferably that operates internationally.
• Strong collaboration skills, showing that you can work effectively with HR centres of excellence and other teams.
• Experience of successfully leading team to deliver great performance
• The confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders and decision-makers, ensuring your voice is heard in important discussions.
• A good understanding of the full spectrum of People services, including Resourcing, Learning and Organisational Development and Employee Relations,
• To be data-savvy, as you'll need to interpret and share data to gain valuable insights that drive decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey your ideas and build relationships with others.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:

• Holidays – You’ll get 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) and the option to buy an additional 5 days leave.
• Pension scheme– We offer up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working – We will do what we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
• Career and Learning Opportunities – We are one of the UK’s largest charities and have a wide range of career opportunities. We also provide comprehensive learning opportunities for staff to develop themselves.
• Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Discount Card and our own employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support – Staff wellbeing is always priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network

Please see the role description for more information about the role. Please note internally this role is called Senior People Business Partner - International. The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 2nd July