Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
HR Business Partner- UK & Ireland
Strategic HR partner shaping people agenda for UK&I business line.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) will work with the UK&I Global Business Line Leadership Team, shaping the people agenda across the region. Acting as a trusted advisor, the HRBP will align HR initiatives with business strategy and ensure they deliver measurable value. The role bridges the business and HR Centres of Expertise to create cohesive, impactful solutions. Key responsibilities include serving as a thought partner to senior leaders, providing data‑driven insights, and designing talent strategies that support commercial goals. The HRBP will coach HR managers and senior leaders, lead talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management, and partner with the Reward CoE to execute annual reward processes. They will also act as the conduit between the business and HR CoEs, driving strategic conversations and leading cross‑country HR projects. The role supports the evolution of the HR function from a transactional service to a strategic change leader, promoting problem‑solving mindsets and structured project management. By delivering initiatives with clear success metrics, the HRBP helps the organization achieve long‑term business value and regional consistency. • Serve as trusted advisor and thought partner to UK&I leadership. • Provide data‑driven insights to shape people‑focused business decisions. • Coach and develop regional HR managers and senior leaders. • Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management cycles. • Partner with Reward CoE to deliver annual reward processes aligned with performance. • Act as conduit between business and HR Centres of Expertise (Talent, Reward, ER, Recruitment). • Drive strategic HR conversations that challenge the status quo and deliver ROI. • Identify and lead cross‑country HR projects for scalable regional impact.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data insights
- ▸talent review
- ▸succession planning
- ▸performance management
- ▸reward process
- ▸hr projects
What You Bring
Candidates must have proven HR business partnering experience in a complex global matrix organization, with a strong track record of coaching senior leaders and influencing culture transformation. They should be comfortable using data and analytics, have led cross‑functional HR projects, and be skilled in talent management, succession planning, performance, and reward processes. Experience collaborating with HR Centres of Expertise to drive measurable impact is essential. • Demonstrated HR Business Partner experience in a global matrix organization. • Strong coaching and influencing skills for senior leadership. • Proficient in using HR data and analytics for decision‑making. • Track record delivering cross‑functional, high‑impact HR initiatives. • Skilled in Talent Management, Succession Planning, Performance and Reward processes.
Requirements
- ▸hr partner
- ▸global matrix
- ▸coaching
- ▸analytics
- ▸talent management
- ▸succession planning
Benefits
Employees enjoy hybrid work flexibility, comprehensive compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs tailored to diverse needs. Located at the Colmore Plaza in Birmingham, the role offers a dynamic environment where integrity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a pioneering mindset are championed. AECOM provides access to industry‑leading technology, global impact projects, and opportunities for professional growth. • Hybrid work flexibility with comprehensive compensation and benefits.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time