People Business Partner

Joining Arup

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

The Opportunity 

To support our commitment to the wellbeing of our members, we have a new opportunity for a People Business Partner to join our People East Asia team in Hong Kong, serving a diverse community of over 3,500 designers, planners, engineers, advisors and experts in the region who are committed to shaping a greener, better and more sustainable world!

As the People Business Partner, you will be responsible for

·       Strengthening partnership between People and members of Arup

·       Providing strategic advice and workforce planning

·       Discovering business requirements and facilitating solution implementations, working closely with People center of excellence (eg. Resourcing, Talent and Organization Development, EDI, Rewards)

·       Managing critical and complex people issues

·       Providing coaching and advice to senior leaders

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. 

Is this role right for you? To qualify, you should have

·       Degree or above in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related discipline

·       At least 10 years of HRBP or relevant experiences from sizable companies. Regional experience is preferred 

·       Good understanding of Human Resources operations

·       Strong negotiation, communications, and interpersonal skills

·       Strong client servicing mindset and solution consulting orientation

·       Proficiency in written and spoken English and Chinese

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact Mavis Chan at mavis.chan@arup.com

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community; https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you. 

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 members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide medical insurance, life assurance, Accident insurance. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits varied across different locations 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 Mavis Chan at mavis.chan@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.

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