Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
HR Business Partner- UK & Ireland
Strategic HR Business Partner supporting UK&I leadership with talent and people initiatives
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor, providing data‑driven insights, and designing talent strategies that align with commercial goals. The HRBP will coach regional HR managers and senior leaders, lead talent reviews, succession planning and performance management, and partner with Talent and Reward Centres of Expertise to retain top talent. Additionally, the role acts as a conduit between the business and HR functions, driving strategic conversations, leading cross‑country projects, and advancing HR from transactional delivery to strategic change leadership. • Act as trusted advisor and thought partner to UK&I Business Line leadership. • Provide data‑driven insights to shape people‑related business decisions. • Design and execute talent strategies aligned with commercial objectives. • Coach and develop regional HR Managers and senior leaders. • Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and performance management cycles. • Partner with Talent and Reward CoEs to identify, retain and reward top talent. • Connect business needs with HR Centres of Expertise (Talent, Reward, ER, Recruitment, etc.). • Drive strategic conversations focused on high‑ROI people initiatives. • Identify and lead cross‑business or cross‑country HR projects for scalable impact. • Promote a problem‑solving mindset and structured project management within HR.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸talent strategy
- ▸succession planning
- ▸performance management
- ▸data insights
- ▸hr projects
- ▸coaching
What You Bring
The ideal candidate has proven HR Business Partner experience within a complex global matrix organization, a strong track record of coaching senior leaders, and the ability to use analytics to influence decisions. Experience collaborating with HR Centres of Expertise, delivering talent and reward processes, and leading cross‑functional, cross‑country HR initiatives is essential. AECOM celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including neurodiverse candidates. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities, and the company welcomes transferable skills from candidates who meet some of the listed requirements. • Demonstrated experience in global matrix organizations supporting senior leadership. • Strong ability to use analytics for strategic HR decision‑making.
Requirements
- ▸hrbp
- ▸analytics
- ▸matrix
- ▸coaching
- ▸talent
- ▸reward
Benefits
Employees enjoy a hybrid work model that offers flexibility to work from the office, remotely, or on client sites, along with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and well‑being programs. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident employer, fostering a safe, respectful workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work. • Hybrid work model offering flexibility across office, remote, and client locations. • Competitive compensation, benefits, and well‑being programs. • Inclusive culture that values diversity, neurodiversity, and disability confidence.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time