People Business Partner

As a People Business Partner, you will be partnering with key stakeholders to provide strategic people advice and services to the CSG business area, whilst working closely with specialists in the central HR function and broader operational team.

With a strong commercial and pragmatic approach to people matters, you will work with your key stakeholders to provide full generalist support and guidance in line with the business plan. This will include the implementation of various people lifecycle processes and supporting projects and continuous improvement initiatives, linked to reward and recognition, driving high performance, resource management, engagement, cultural change, talent development, succession and employee relations.

The role is being offered on a fixed term contract of 12 months, linked to the Birmingham office, but can be undertaken with a high level of remote working. There will be a requirement for occasional UK travel to meet business need.

**What you will do**
- Understanding the business drivers and specific challenges within each allocated product area, to ensure People Team advice and services are aligned to the business plan and need.
- Use management information and other data to identify people risks and trends which affect business performance and work with stakeholders to implement appropriate and timely solutions to help maximise performance.
- Support the business in identifying, coaching and developing high potential/ performing individuals, and ensure a succession pipeline is in place for key roles.
- Take the people lead in projects and change programmes (including business acquisition and integration exercises) ensuring that objectives are achieved and business benefits realised.

**Who you are**
- Will have previous experience of operating in a People Business Partner, or an equivalent generalist role, preferably within a professional services, financial or commercial environment.
- Considerable operational experience of providing complex employee relations advice and support is essential.
- Commercial awareness, including an understanding of the drivers of business performance, good data analysis skills and the ability to provide commercially viable and creative solutions in a timely manner.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to build influential relationships with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
- Well organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
- A client service-focused approach.
- Is collaborative, with a flexible can do attitude, as well as demonstrating a synergy with the firm’s Cultural Principles (Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive).
- Ability to evidence successful implementation of people projects
- Is passionate about talent development and driving high performance.

**About DAC Beachcroft**

We are a leading international legal business with over 2,900 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We have 11 offices in the UK as well as offices in Dublin, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Rome, Singapore, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Miami.

We are a broad-based commercial firm with a strong heritage in insurance, health and real estate. This is complemented by a fast-growing Business Advisory capability. We represent a wide range of clients, from household names to government departments and NHS bodies.

Our vision is to be leading business advisers, recognised for our insight and our outstanding commitment to clients, and for being the place where talented people want to work.

**What you need to know about applying**

At DAC Beachcroft, we don’t just accept your differences we celebrate them. From bespoke solutions for our clients, to treating you like an individual. Our strength comes from your diverse ideas and bringing the whole you to work. So if you’re good at what you do, come as you are.

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