People & Culture Business Partner

Why Arup?

Arup is a unique organization that is owned and run by its employees, which means that our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a people-centric organization, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our employees are empowered to make decisions and take ownership of their work, which fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. At Arup, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. As a result, we are able to attract and retain some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the industry.

Primary focus    

As a People & Culture Business Partner you will be responsible for delivering people programs and initiatives for the Business/State/Country that are aligned with Arup’s People Plan and Regional objectives. You will achieve this by working closely with your senior leadership team to understand specific business challenges and opportunities and translate these into people solutions and responses.
This role will deliver value adding solutions across a range of areas including strategic workforce planning, talent and succession management, culture & engagement planning, performance coaching, remuneration advice, organisation design & change, technical employment advice and complex case management.  

Key Responsibilities    

• Contribute to business strategy and plans by helping business leaders to identify, prioritise and translate business challenges into people solutions and responses.
• Support leaders in dealing with strategic talent challenges including forecasting and planning their future talent and workforce requirements in line with the function/business strategy.
• Consult to, support and provide expert coaching and advice to senior leaders and help support a strong leadership and coaching culture within the client group.
• Facilitate long-term people initiatives aligned with the strategic region and global people agenda.
• Work in partnership with specialist COE functions to leverage expert knowledge and experience and provide insightful and relevant input of specific or unique business needs in the design of key initiatives.
• Interface with the People Services Operations & Advisory teams and provide warm handoffs to ensure a seamless client experience for less complex (transactional and repeatable) employment matters.
• Understand engagement priorities in client groups and anticipate needs in designing engagement plans.
• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of best practices across P+C functions to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Act as a liaison between the business and People Services teams to ensure that services delivered are aligned with internal client needs.
• Identify new opportunities where P+C can add value to the business.
• Maintain a deep and current knowledge of progressive, leading people practices and key trends.
• Contribute to a constructive culture which enhances Arup’s people experience

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant HR Business Partnering experience, with demonstrated ability to build strong client partnerships and trusted advisor status 
• Demonstrated business and commercial acumen and a clear, comprehensive understanding of the link between people and business strategy outcomes
• Proven ability to develop clear, actionable steps in support of an overall business strategy and develop and deliver relevant, effective people solutions
• Bachelor’s degree in business, HR or related field.

Skills & Attributes

• Proven experience working across multiple markets and leading regional initiatives.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in matrixed organisations and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent cultural sensitivity and humility to embrace market nuances and allow adaptability

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 eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:

• Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. 
• Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits. 
• Paid parental leave for the non-primary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16-week parental leave benefit). 
• Birthday leave 
• Annual leave loading 
• Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees. 
• International mobility opportunities 
• Insurances (life & income protection) 
• Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans  
• Novated car lease 
• Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.

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 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.

Our Application Process

Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process. 

Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.

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