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With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.\nAssystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.\n We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused People Business Partner to join our team on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover for 12 months. Supporting our FMN business unit and central support functions, this role offers the opportunity to influence both strategic and operational people agendas while partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders across our organisation.\nThe successful candidate will be a confident and credible HR professional who can quickly establish strong working relationships, operate autonomously and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. You will be equally comfortable managing complex employee relations matters, supporting organisational change and partnering with senior leaders to deliver people strategies that drive performance, engagement and business success.\nThis role would suit someone who thrives on variety, can effectively balance changing priorities and is passionate about delivering pragmatic, commercially minded people solutions that add real value.\nOther key responsibilities include:\nBuild trusted and credible relationships with senior leaders across FMN and central support functions, providing pragmatic people solutions that support business objectives and enable organisational performance.\n\nAct as a strategic partner and trusted adviser, identifying people-related risks, opportunities and trends, and translating these into practical actions that support both local business needs and the wider People strategy.\n\nOperate confidently in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and making informed decisions with minimal supervision while maintaining a high level of professional judgement.\n\nCollaborate with managers and stakeholders to understand workforce challenges, organisational requirements and future capability needs, developing and implementing effective people plans to address these.\n\nLead the delivery of people initiatives across the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, organisational design, recruitment, onboarding, performance management, talent development, succession planning, engagement and retention.\n\nProvide expert advice and guidance on complex employee relations matters ensuring commercially balanced and legally compliant outcomes.\n\nCoach, challenge and support managers to develop their people management capability, driving accountability, consistency and best practice across all aspects of people management.\n\nAnalyse and interpret people data, trends and insights to inform decision-making, identify areas for improvement and support strategic workforce planning.\n\nLead and support business change projects, including restructures, TUPE transfers, organisational design, cultural initiatives and diversity, equity and inclusion programmes.\n\nTake ownership for delivering outcomes, proactively managing competing demands and responding effectively to changing business priorities.\n\nAnticipate emerging people issues and organisational trends, ensuring managers are equipped to respond effectively and that appropriate interventions are implemented at the right time.\n\nSupport broader People and business initiatives as required, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute across a range of activities in line with business needs.\n\n CIPD Level 7 qualification Essential.\nMCIPD membership desirable.\n Salary and Benefits:\nWe offer a competitive salary in the region of £55,000 to £60,000 per annum, plus car allowance of £4920.\n25 days of annual leave + bank holidays.\nBuy annual leave to make your time off work for you.\n8% company pension contributions, income protection and 3x salary payout for death in service for peace of mind.\nRest easy when unwell: competitive company sick pay to support you during difficult times.\nHealthcare cash-plan to get money back on dental, medical, physical care.\nFree access to our digital gym with expert-led classes.\nDiscounts for restaurants, days out, and your favourite high-street brands.\n24/7 confidential employee support line for counselling, financial advice, and mental health support.\nCycle to work scheme for a healthier, greener commute!\nFree flu jab and eye test vouchers.\nGet professional and industry membership fees paid for!\nVolunteer days to help colleagues make a positive impact.\nDue to the nature of work, applicants will be required to meet certain residency criteria to attain a minimum level of UK BPSS security clearance.\nJoin Us: Be part of a team shaping the future of energy. Apply now to drive change with Assystem Energy & Infrastructure.\nNOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.\nWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. 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