We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

About us

We are now seeking an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our SNHA – A Woolpert Company team, based in London.

SNHA – a Woolpert company – is a leading missioncritical design firm known for delivering elegant, technically advanced solutions for many of the world’s largest technology clients. We combine applied research, strategic insight, and technologydriven design methods to tackle complex architectural challenges and create innovative, sustainable outcomes. As part of the global Woolpert family, we bring together deep design expertise and cutting-edge capabilities to drive forward-thinking, high-performance environments.

About the Role

You will provide operational HR support to managers and employees, acting as a trusted advisor to our leadership teams on day‑to‑day people matters. The HRBP manages all aspects of the employee lifecycle, supports talent and workforce processes, and applies HR knowledge and insights to improve ways of working and ensure consistent, high‑quality HR delivery.

The scope of this role aligns to a mid‑level HR Business Partner, with responsibility for operational HR delivery across day‑to‑day people matters.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide guidance to managers on HR policies, peoplematters, and organizational development.

Support the delivery of HR strategies aligned to business goals.

Act as a trusted advisor on employment law, HR best practice, and organizational change.

Partner with leaders to drive a high‑performance culture, supporting consistent, fair, and equitablepeople practices.

Lead on complex employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary processes, and performance improvement.

Promote an inclusive and engaging workplace culture, supporting initiatives that enhance employee experience and retention.

Ensure consistent application and adherence to company policies across the business.

Support workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development to build a strong leadership and skills pipeline.

Lead or contribute to talent management activities, ensuring strong alignment to business needs.

Assist in the development and coordinate training and development programmes to enhance capability across the organization.

Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboarding.

Partner with managers and the wider HR team on reward, compensation strategies, central administration procedures, GDPR compliance, harmonization, HR reporting, and business continuity planning.

Oversee compensation and benefits practices to ensure competitiveness and alignment with market and organizational strategy.

Analyze HR metrics and people's trends to inform decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.

Lead and support HR projects, including change initiatives and organizational development programmes.

Stay updated on evolving employment legislation and HR trends to ensure policies and practices remain compliant and effective.

Drive continuous improvement across HR processes, systems, and ways of working.

(Please note that the duties listed above are not exhaustive and the role will include additional responsibilities)

Qualifications/ previous experience:

Proven experience in an HR Business Partner or equivalent level HR role.

Strong employee relations experience with the ability to handle complex and sensitive matters confidently.

In‑depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment legislation, and compliance requirements.

CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).

Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Experience leading HR projects and supporting change initiatives.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.

A strong understanding of the importance of Inclusion & Diversity, with the ability to embed inclusive practices within HR and the wider business.

Key attributes Required:

Ability to work independently or as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and innovation.

Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

High level of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage others effectively.

What We Offer

Woolpert is one of the fastest‑growing AEG (architecture, engineering, geospatial) companies worldwide, with over 75 offices and countless impactful projects. We offer:

Competitive compensation package

Career development pathways with international exposure and learning resources

A supportive, collaborative culture recognised as a Great Place to Work®

Meaningful work that contributes to improving quality of life around the world

Our HR Philosophy

Our people are a critical part of our success and represent the value of Murphy Geospatial through their actions and decisions every day. We believe focusing on recruiting the best people and investing in their development helps us to create an environment where staff are engaged and committed, leading to higher levels of staff and client satisfaction.

Murphy Geospatial are proud to be an employer of equal opportunities. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and relevant life experiences to apply to our vacancies.

To all agencies: Please refrain from contacting any employee of Murphy Geospatial about this requisition. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Murphy Geospatial’s application process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid, unless such agencies were engaged by Murphy Geospatial’s Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place.

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