Essential Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering Support - 45%

• Partner with managers and employees across the region to provide strategic and practical HR guidance, aligning people practices with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all HR matters, including employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns, ensuring a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach.
• Manage employee relations cases end-to-end, including grievances, disciplinaries, and investigations.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, performance management, development, leave of absence, and offboarding.
• Support talent management, employee engagement, and organisational development initiatives to strengthen capability and culture.
• Coordinate learning and development activities that support employee growth and career progression.
• Drive the local implementation of global HR programs and initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional needs.
• Contribute to cross-functional and cross-border HR projects that enhance organisational effectiveness and employee experience.

HR Compliance and Policy Management: 45%

• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, including right-to-work requirements, GDPR, and other statutory obligations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and contracts, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and global standards.
• Conduct audits and maintain accurate employee records to ensure ongoing compliance and data integrity.
• Partner with HR Operations to ensure consistent and efficient delivery of HR processes and policy application.
• Manage HR systems and reporting, maintaining high standards of data accuracy and continuous process improvement.
• Process payroll and benefits changes in a timely and accurate manner.

Recruitment and Talent Acquisition: 5%

• Partner with hiring managers and the US Talent Acquisition team to define job requirements and develop recruitment strategies.
• Screen and interview candidates, ensuring a seamless candidate experience as needed.

Expat Management & Immigration Processing: Less than 5%

• Manage worth authorization process (process visa, renewals, and sponsorships) to ensure compliance with UK immigration laws and Home Office requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of visa status and expiration dates, proactively managing renewals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for expatriate employees, providing support for visa-related inquiries, documentation, and compliance.
• Liaison with 3rd party Expat support service providers as needed.
• Serve as a liaison between expatriate employees and local teams to ensure a smooth transition and integration.
• Provide ongoing support to expatriates throughout their assignment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

COMPETENCIES

• Employment Law Expertise: Understanding UK employment laws, such as the Equality Act, Working Time Regulations, and GDPR.
• HR Policies and Procedures: Ability to create, implement, and maintain HR policies that comply with legal and organizational requirements.
• Recruitment and Selection: Knowledge of sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding processes tailored to UK market needs.
• Conflict Resolution: Managing grievances, disciplinary procedures, and workplace disputes effectively.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying root causes of HR issues and implementing practical solutions.
• Relationship Building: Establishing trust and credibility with employees and management.
• Diversity Awareness: Ability to recognize, understand, and respect different cultures and perspectives.
• Communication: Effectively conveying policies, addressing queries, and facilitating training.
• Coaching and Advising: Providing guidance to managers on people management practices.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze facts, data, and scenarios to make informed decisions.
• Organizational Awareness: Understanding the company’s goals, culture, and business strategy.
• Accuracy: Ability to ensure tasks are completed with precision and minimal errors.
• Proactiveness: Ability to anticipate challenges and take action before they arise.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently without needing constant supervision.
• Adaptability: Responding to changing workplace needs and regulations.
• Integrity and Confidentiality: Handling sensitive employee data responsibly.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• CIPD Accreditation: Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification is preferred.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Staying updated on HR best practices and legislative changes.

What You Can Expect In Return

• Full time position.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Health & dental insurance options.
• London Bridge office with rooftop working and social spaces.
• Hybrid/remote working flexibility.
• Extended Bank holiday weekends in May and August.
• Christmas and New Year period office closure.

NOT SURE IF YOU SHOULD APPLY?

Studies show that those identifying as under-represented individuals might have talked themselves out of applying at this point. Don’t worry about checking every single box. At The Opus Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team – so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this role or we may have other roles that better align with your skillset.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Individuals will be required to sit for the majority of the day and may be required to stand as needed.
• May require ability to ambulate primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
• Individuals may be required to travel via airplane, train, taxi, car and/or other means of transportation, as needed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.