HR Business Partner

People - Business Partnering

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 75 years, guiding us on how we shape a better world.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organization committed to building a sustainable environment. As part of our evolving People Team, you'll be joining at a pivotal moment as we roll out our new People and Business strategy designed to enable growth and elevate member experience. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change and building strong relationships across diverse portfolios, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

Is This Role Right for You?

As a People Operations Partner, you'll work closely with Group Leaders across our National portfolios PS&I, EWR & CPD to deliver our people strategy and enhance member experience. You'll be a trusted advisor, a strategic thinker, and a collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, matrixed environment. If you're someone who can influence senior leaders, champion wellbeing and inclusion, and bring data-driven insights to the table, this could be your next great move.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of projects aligned with the business and people strategy in partnership with the People Partner – National Practices.
• Coach and challenge leaders to improve performance and make data-informed decisions.
• Own the delivery of cyclical People programmes (e.g. salary reviews, talent planning, appraisals, early careers).
• Translate region-wide People strategy into actionable plans for local teams.
• Partner with Global Centres of Expertise (COEs) to lead people-related projects and support Wellbeing and CEI strategies.
• Share best practices and learnings across the People Team.
• Influence from a portfolio perspective within the wider People Operations Partner team.

What You'll Bring

• Independent thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities, especially with senior leaders.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with diverse stakeholders.
• Confidence to build strong, independent relationships and have honest conversations.
• A commitment to fostering continuous learning and leadership development.
• Background in a professional services environment.
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to change.
• Ability to analyze data and drive change based on insights.
• A genuine passion for being an advocate of the People Team.

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 recognizes 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 Rhian Melaney at rhian.melaney@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.

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/.

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Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date 17th October 2025 - We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.