HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - Schneider Electric, Leeds

Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes.

Our technologies enable buildings, data centres, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability.

Our portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory.

With 160,000 employees and one million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

Why Schneider Electric?

With a strong commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon impact worldwide, Schneider Electric is driving the shift toward safe, reliable and green energy solutions.

The Leeds Smart Factory, home to 500+ employees, designs and manufactures medium and low-voltage switchgear - including pioneering pure-air, eco-friendly technologies that replace traditional greenhouse gases.

The Leeds Plant is key part of the UK&I team and this role plays a key part in shaping an inclusive, supportive culture where people can perform at their best.

You'll partner closely with leaders and teams across the Engineered to Order (ETO) organisation to bring the company's people strategy to life.

What You'll Do


* Lead core people lifecycle activities and annual HR programs


* Deliver HR projects aligned with the People First strategy (e.g.

DEI, workforce planning)


* Guide leaders through organisational change and capability development


* Provide coaching to managers on performance, talent and people management


* Actively scout and develop talent within the organisation


* Handle complex employee relations issues and champion a high-performance culture


* Collaborate across the wider HR Business Partnering community to share best practice

What You'll Bring


* HR qualification and strong employment law knowledge


* Broad HR generalist/specialist experience with change management exposure


* Strong employee relations background


* Ability to build trusted relationships and provide constructive challenge


* Data-savvy, analytical and comfortable with sensitive information


* Results-driven, resilient and committed to continuous improvement

What's in It for You?


* A meaningful role with a company driving global sustainability


* Development opportunities supporting your continuous growth


* Collaboration with UK, Ireland and global business communities


* Primarily Leeds-based with occasional home-working for planning time

Overall Offer:
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Career Hub (internal mobility oppor...