Chinese speaking Human Resources Business Partner in Ipswich

Job description

HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Chinese speaking

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Business Partner to collaborate closely with senior leaders and employees, delivering strategic HR initiatives that drive organisational performance. This role is key to shaping a high-performing, engaged, and inclusive culture while ensuring HR practices align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a trusted advisor, and a strategic thinker who excels in balancing people priorities with business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnership & Relationship Building

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, bridging the gap between management and employees.
• Develop strong partnerships across departments and within the HR team to deliver cohesive and aligned support.
• Provide expert guidance on HR policies, workforce data, and best practices.
• Support organisational design and workforce planning initiatives.
• Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

2. Organisational Change & Transformation

• Drive change initiatives aligned with business strategy, including restructures, process enhancements, and cultural transformation.
• Communicate the purpose and benefits of change clearly to stakeholders and guide them through transition.
• Identify and address people-related risks and opportunities during change processes.

3. Employee Advocacy & Engagement

• Champion employee engagement and contribute to building a culture of fairness, inclusion, and transparency.
• Support succession planning, talent management, and leadership development efforts.
• Act as a visible, approachable, and credible HR presence within the organisation.
• Provide cover and cross-functional support to fellow HRBPs as needed.

4. Leadership Coaching & People Development

• Coach managers on effective leadership and people management practices.
• Support individual and team development by identifying skill gaps and ensuring targeted development plans are in place.
• Promote performance management excellence and talent retention strategies.
• Encourage feedback loops and act on insights to continuously improve HR services.

5. HR Operations & Employee Relations

• Refine and implement HR policies, ensuring they remain fit-for-purpose and legally compliant.
• Analyse key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, engagement, ER cases) and translate insights into action.
• Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance issues.
• Liaise with legal counsel on cases involving potential tribunal risk or compliance issues.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Resilient, solutions-oriented, and pragmatic approach to challenges.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical capability.
• Ability to operate with agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ipswich

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

17-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English