People Business Partner

Description

GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Guided by a strong sense of purpose, our more than 18,000 dedicated employees work to enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally.

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, or a related discipline.

• CIPD Level 7 qualification (or equivalent).

• Proven experience operating within UK and Irish employment law and HR frameworks.

• Significant experience in a senior HR Business Partner or People Partner role.

• Strong knowledge of employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, and organisational development.

• Experience supporting organisational change and business transformation initiatives.

• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, coaching, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or equivalent systems, with strong reporting and analytical capability.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Act as a trusted partner to divisional representatives and managers, aligning People initiatives with business strategy.

• Drive key People processes including performance management, workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, salary reviews, Perform & Grow, and Leadership Reviews.

• Provide coaching and guidance on employee relations matters, employment legislation, performance management, recruitment, rewards, disciplinary processes, grievances, investigations, and terminations.

• Support organisational change initiatives including restructures, organisational design, talent integration, and mergers and acquisitions activities.

• Represent the People Partner agenda in divisional meetings and support employee engagement initiatives that enhance the employee experience.

• Support global governance processes including position approvals, compensation changes, FTE reporting, and compliance with global policies and standards.

• Collaborate with central People teams to deliver end-to-end People services and support global and local People projects.

• Prepare reports, analytics, and data submissions as required by the business and global organisation.

• Support the onboarding and integration of new colleagues and apprentices, acting as a buddy when required.

• Lead and implement designated People initiatives across the Cluster as defined by the manager.

• Ensure compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation and company policies.

• Travel within the UK and Ireland as required.