Strategic Business Partner

Lendlease is a market-leading real estate business with three deep capabilities to drive long-term performance and value.

Our Investments, Development and Construction businesses serve customers and markets individually and seamlessly come together when the opportunity arises to function as one. We draw on this expertise to realise opportunities that create real value and returns for our partners and customers, as well as the communities who experience the places we shape.

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Strategic Business Partner to support our UK market. Reporting to the CPO, Development, you will be the primary P&C lead for this market, you’ll bring confidence operating autonomously while leveraging the expertise of a global People & Culture team. Your ability to navigate multi‑country HR landscapes will be invaluable as you shape local execution of global people strategies.

In this critical role, you will partner with Executive and Senior Leadership teams to develop and execute people strategies that align with business objectives, foster a positive and engaging work environment, and drive organisational success. You will act as a trusted advisor, providing expertise in all areas of People & Culture, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and leadership development.

• Strategic Partnership:
  Collaborate with leaders to understand business needs and develop and implement people strategies and change initiatives that support business goals.
• Talent Management:
  Partner with the global talent acquisition team to attract, recruit, and retain top talent for the market. Develop and implement strategies to address talent gaps and build a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Employee Relations:
  Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies and procedures. Conduct investigations and resolve employee issues effectively.
• Performance Management:
  Implement and manage performance management processes, providing coaching and guidance to managers and employees to drive performance improvement and build a strong performance culture.
• Leadership Development:
  Identify leadership development needs and partner with the Talent team to design and deliver effective leadership programs.
• Culture & Engagement:
  Foster a positive and engaging work environment within the market, promoting company values and building a strong culture. Implement and analyse employee engagement surveys and support the development of action plans to address areas for improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in Human Resources, with a focus on strategic business partnering. Experience supporting Development, Investments or related industry is highly desirable, however not necessary.
• Strong understanding of all areas of Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, case and performance management, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
• Proven ability to develop and implement people strategies that align with business objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Experience with change management and organisational development initiatives.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

We are committed to developing andretainingthe best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Industry leading pension scheme
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Wellbeing leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance program
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under‑represented groups in our industry including those who self‑identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.