About the role
VirtualResource (VR)
is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.
Our people are our most important asset
We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do
This role is a critical partner in enabling the successful delivery of a strategic transformation initiative across the R&D organisation. The HR Business Partner will work closely with senior business and HR leaders/partners to deliver key organisational change initiative across the R&D function. The HR Business Partner will provide strategic people advice, support the design, delivery and execution of key activities related to the change.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
HR Business Partner supporting the organisational transformation and business change within the UK.
Partner with senior business leaders and HR leaders/partners to successfully deliver the organisational change to support R&D's long-term objectives
Provide expert guidance and deliver on organisational design, restructuring, workforce planning, consultation, and change management to ensure effective and compliant delivery of a critical programme
Lead the development and execution of comprehensive people strategies, stakeholder engagement approaches, and communication plans
Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, offering insights and guidance on restructuring best practice.
Develop pragmatic solutions to complex HR queries by interpreting local UK legislation, HR policies and processes specifically in terms of consultation requirements and change governance
Utilize digital, data, and analytics tools to gain insights, inform people strategy execution, and drive leadership and organisational effectiveness
Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence, Employee Relations, Talent, Reward, and People Services teams to deliver integrated people solutions to support the change
Partner with business and HR leaders to ensure effective change management strategies are in place, minimizing disruption and supporting people through transitions
Drive programme governance, monitor delivery against milestones, and provide clear reporting and insights to support decision making
Key Skills & Experience
Significant experience of planning & delivering large scale organisational change projects
Proven ability to influence and challenge senior leaders, building credibility and trust to drive strategic people outcomes
Strong expertise of UK organisational change, workforce transformation, employment legislation and HR governance frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to navigate highly sensitive and complex situations
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders
Skilled in project leadership, ensuring successful delivery of transformation objectives against agreed outcomes and timelines
Qualifications & Experience: Extensive HR Business Partnering experience, including significant experience supporting organisational transformation and business change within the UK.
Proven track record of leading large scale restructuring, organisational design, and workforce transformation initiatives
Deep understanding of organisational effectiveness, change leadership, employee consultation and employment legislation.
Strong analytical and digital capability, including the use of HR systems, and workforce analytics.