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 207,000 employees and operate in over 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. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help 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 and Ipswich. 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

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join our London office and support the management and development of our fast-growing teams. This role requires a dynamic individual who can operate at both strategic and hands-on levels to foster a collaborative, high-performance, and innovative workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will bring a data-driven mindset, strong business acumen, and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. You will be instrumental in advancing our HR strategies, driving organizational effectiveness, and supporting leadership across a wide range of HR functions, including talent development, performance management, employee engagement, and change initiatives. We’re looking for a passionate professional who is not only committed to driving results but also dedicated to helping others grow and thrive within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic business partnership and coaching to all levels of the organisation.
2. Design and deliver targeted solutions with a high degree of focus on scale and growth, including strategic planning, talent assessment & retention, change management and team building.
3. Proactively assess team, manager and organisational development needs, make recommendations and implement appropriate solutions
4. Provide rigorous data analysis and reporting solutions to Management based on business needs.
5. Manage and facilitate the overall performance appraisal, compensation strategies throughout the year.
6. Integrate and partner with other HR Business Partners and UKRD strategy and execution in alignment with HQ policies.
7. Manage complex employee relations cases, including disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, absence management, and redundancy processes, ensuring compliance with legal and company policies.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

• Required:
  • Proven experience of 2-3 years in HR Business Partner or equivalent role
  • Experience in global and highly matrixed organisations scale
  • Demonstrates solid judgement and experience in assessing risk relative to the business needs
  • Demonstrated experience in influencing and strategically solve problems
  • Deep understanding of employment law, HR policies and best practices in the UK
• Desired:
  • Fluency in Mandarin highly desirable
  • CIPD qualified or willing to become CIPD qualified
  • Experience working through change management for large-scale transformation initiatives 
  • Comprehensive generalist HR knowledge
  • Experienced in handling complex employee relations matters, including disciplinary procedures, grievances, absence management and redundancies

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