About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have more than 194,000 employees, and we operate in more than 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. The company’s commitment to investment in R&D in the UK, through university partnerships or bespoke facilities such as the photonics centre in Ipswich, will keep the country at the forefront of global digital innovation. And through this commitment, the UK will play an increasingly significant role in helping Huawei to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection.

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world.

To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.

Job Summary Huawei is looking at for an HRBP with experience in HUMAN RESOURCES . We wish to recruit 1 experienced multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and a consistent upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist management to the company by working in partnership with Senior Managers in order to embed a strategic approach to Human Resources through the development of people, policies and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationships

• Play as a connection and a voice channel between management team and employees.

• Build strong business relationship with internal clients and the internal HR functions.

• Build effective communication between UK branches and HQ in China in HR aspects.

• Provide clear and expert advice on a range of HR issues including best practice, legislation, and the analysis and interpretation of data.

• Coach and influence discussions with designated business areas on organisational design to support business strategies, demonstrating vision and best practice, whilst ensuring compliance with policy and procedure.

• Partner senior managers and participate in the development of operational plans in designated business areas, challenging the status quo and devising and supporting people management solutions that meet present and future challenges.
• Develop strong credible professional relationships with senior managers fostering an environment where people take ownership for improving people and business performance to the benefit of our internal customers.
• Change Management

• Be positive to changes which occur within the company.

• Ensure there is a clear rationale (economic, organisational and /or technical) for the proposed changes and that the changes are aligned to the company and HR objectives.

• Support and influence the key stages of organisational change ensuring a consistent approach across all business areas, providing clear communication on the reasons for change to all stakeholders.

• Act as the performance improvement driver and create positive changes in people management, in the long, medium and short term

• Share responsibility within the HR Division for developing the HR strategy and HR policies and ensure that they represent leading-edge HR practice, improve organisational effectiveness, facilitate change and effect employee engagement.
• Employee Advocacy

• Proactively support and embed the delivery of Succession Planning and leadership development. Ensure robust plans are in place and reviewed regularly.

• Be regularly present in your client group’s business areas.

• Take responsibility for raising the awareness of engagement and driving the implementation of employee engagement initiatives.

• Responsible for contributing to the generation of an environment of trust and fairness.

• Cover for other HR Business Partners in their absence, providing support where there are specific pressures and needs.
• People Development

• Coach line managers on leadership behaviours and ensure that individual and group development plans exist to close any gaps

• Act as a coach to individual managers and teams to ensure leadership behaviour is aligned to Huawei’s values; enabling leaders and senior managers to deal successfully with people management issues, develop their capability in effective performance management, employee engagement, talent development and retention.

• Responsible for contributing to the continuous improvement of the service delivery of the People team through sharing feedback from our internal customers.
• Transactional Expertise

• Be able to learn from experience and able to build working policy and process.

• Responsible for working with internal client groups on the delivery and improvement of people key performance indicators, undertaking root cause analysis and providing workable solutions

• Work with the HR team to deliver a seamless service to the client groups and each other.

• Be the main support on complex ER cases e.g. conduct, grievance and performance

• Work with legal providers to prepare cases which may escalate to Employment Tribunalsss

Required:

Desired:

• Knowledge of UK and European Employment Law and TUPE

• Previous experience working with HR with exposure to building relationships with Senior Leaders.
• Professional HRBP background and experience
• Language skills: Predominately English, However candidates that can also speak Mandarin, would be of great interest.

What we offer 

• 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
• Group Personal Pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Medical expense claim scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sports club and social events
• Additional time off for learning and development