People Partner

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

As a People Business Partner, you will play a key role in delivering consistent people practices, managing employee relations matters, and ensuring effective execution of core People programs.  In this role, you will apply strong HR expertise, sound judgment, and a service‑oriented approach to support day‑to‑day people needs, promote employee engagement, and ensure alignment with organizational policies and values. You will work collaboratively with managers, People Partners, and Centers of Expertise to deliver reliable, compliant, and employee‑focused People solutions.

The Opportunity

• Coach, counsel and provide sound guidance to managers and leaders on performance management, employee development, and employee engagement matters
• Develop meaningful partnerships with managers  and staff through consultation on People practices
• Provide advisory support to managers to help them to optimally deliver feedback, have development conversations and manage overall performance
• Manage the delivery and coordination of annual activities such as performance appraisals, promotions, and salary review process
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate overall exit process with People Services team
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Centers of Expertise to deliver seamless client service
• Present information on People programs at staff meetings
• Work with cross functional teams and connect regularly with peers to drive consistent practices and drive quality outcomes
• Create and use People analytics to inform leaders of trends that impact the business and develop forward-thinking solutions
• Lead and support employee wellbeing and contribute towards a healthy work culture that enhances Arup’s people experience
• Be an active member and/or lead[ People Team projects independently or in a team as part of your growth and development
• Support programs that integrate Equity, Diversity & Inclusion into all aspects of our People Strategy
• Work closely with People Business Partners to ensure appropriate escalation and awareness of complex or high-risk people issues within the business

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.  

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.  

Is this role right for you?

• Experience operating as a People Business partner in a complex matrix organisation with a focus on operational excellence and delivery.
• Solid understanding of policies, practices, employment and employee relations frameworks and the ability to use sound judgment and discretion in their application
• Successful record of building and maintaining trusted relationships with clients and ability to reach agreements which balance the goals and interests of leaders
• Ability to build relationships across geographies quickly both face to face and virtually (over the phone, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge of local employment law preferred
• Strong client and service delivery orientation
• Must be proactive, with the ability to engage with leadership to create strategies and delivery methods for solutions to important business issues
• Demonstrates integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitments
• Comfortable with ambiguity and takes a proactive and collaborative approach to find answers and solutions to business challenges
• Comfortable with change and able to apply an agile approach to work
• Non-hierarchical, with the ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in both technical and non-technical environments
• Ability to remain calm and motivated under pressure
• Self-aware, understands their role in the team and takes ownership for own actions
• Have a passion for people – enjoy looking for ways to improve and step up our quality and level of service

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact nick.newell@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

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