HR Business Partner

About the Role

The HR Business Partner shapes people strategies that align with business goals, advising leaders on key HR matters. Acting as a trusted partner and change advocate, the role strengthens employee engagement and collaborates across HR to deliver high‑value solutions that reflect organisational priorities and culture. • Develop HR strategies aligned with business objectives. • Advise on complex employee relations and ensure policy and legal compliance. • Support talent acquisition, workforce and succession planning, and career development. • Coach managers on performance management, including objectives, appraisals, and improvement plans. • Collaborate with Reward team to facilitate annual reward review and align with career framework. • Manage organisational change initiatives with effective communication and engagement. • Identify learning needs and implement training and development programmes. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and maintain HR policies and procedures. • Use HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations for business performance. • Safety first – promote a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment. • Client focus – deliver quality outcomes and build long‑term client relationships. • Create opportunity – foster continuous improvement and people development.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hr strategy
• ▸talent acquisition
• ▸performance coaching
• ▸reward review
• ▸change management
• ▸hr analytics

What You Bring

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration or related field (CIPD preferred). • Significant experience in a generalist HR role, preferably as HR Business Partner or HR Manager. • Proven experience supporting organisational change and transformation projects. • In‑depth knowledge of HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.

Requirements

• ▸hr degree
• ▸cipd
• ▸hr business partner
• ▸hr manager
• ▸change management
• ▸employment law

Benefits

This is a 12‑month FTC hybrid role based in London with occasional travel to other sites as required by the business. Mace is an inclusive employer that welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, and we encourage applications even if you do not meet every criterion. We are also open to discussing part‑time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable.

Work Environment

Hybrid