People Business Partner, RS
WFA Digital Insight
In today's remote job market, demand for strategic HR professionals has surged, with a 25% increase in roles requiring data-driven decision making. As a People Business Partner at BSI, you'll be at the forefront of this trend, leveraging your expertise to drive business growth and employee engagement. With BSI's commitment to sustainability and resilience, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical skills, stakeholder management abilities, and experience in organizational design and talent management.
Job Description
About the Role
The People Business Partner role at BSI is a strategic advisor position, working closely with senior leaders to develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company's business priorities. As a key member of the People team, you will provide guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, and change management, using data and insights to drive performance and growth. You will be working in a dynamic, international environment, with a focus on creating positive change for people and the planet.The role is based in the United Kingdom, with the option to work remotely. As a People Business Partner, you will be expected to operate independently, with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. You will be reporting to a senior leader within the People team, with frequent interactions with other stakeholders across the organization.
BSI is a business improvement company, helping organizations become more sustainable and resilient. The company has a strong commitment to excellence, with a focus on inspiring trust in products, systems, and services. As a People Business Partner, you will be contributing to this mission, using your expertise to drive business growth and employee engagement.
What You Will Do
- Develop and deliver People Plans aligned to business strategy and global People priorities
- Partner with senior stakeholders to understand current and future organizational and workforce needs
- Support workforce planning, strategic resourcing, organizational design, and capability development initiatives
- Use people and business data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, shaping evidence-based solutions and interventions
- Support talent management and succession planning activities to strengthen leadership pipelines and organizational capability
- Lead and support annual people processes, including performance reviews, calibration, pay review, and bonus cycles
- Partner with leaders to support organizational change initiatives, engagement strategies, and leadership effectiveness
- Coach and challenge leaders to drive high-performing teams and positive employee experiences
- Work collaboratively across People Operations, Employee Relations, and Centres of Excellence to deliver integrated People solutions
- Provide guidance and support on complex people matters, ensuring alignment with policy, governance, and best practice
What We Are Looking For
- Broad HR experience across areas, including talent management, organization design, workforce planning, leadership development, and change management
- Experience using people and organizational data to support decision-making and drive business outcomes
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience operating within complex, matrixed organizations
- Strong commercial awareness and understanding of how people strategy supports business performance
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Highly consultative approach, with the ability to challenge constructively and influence at senior levels
- Solutions-focused mindset, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable operating in changing environments
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
Nice to Have
- Experience advising or partnering with senior leadership teams
- Experience supporting transformation, organizational change, or evolving operating models
- Exposure to global or multinational organizations
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive total reward package
- Independent and varied job in an international environment
- Flexible working hours
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to work with a company committed to sustainability and resilience
- Access to a range of employee benefits, including health insurance and pension scheme
How to Stand Out
- To stand out in your application, highlight your experience in using data to drive business decisions and your ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships
- Make sure to showcase your analytical skills, with specific examples of how you have used data to identify trends and opportunities
- Be prepared to discuss your experience in organizational design, talent management, and change management, with a focus on how you have driven business growth and employee engagement
- Show a keen understanding of BSI's commitment to sustainability and resilience, and explain how your skills and experience align with this mission
- Prepare examples of how you have coached and challenged leaders to drive high-performing teams and positive employee experiences
- Be ready to discuss your approach to stakeholder management, with a focus on building strong relationships and influencing at senior levels
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