People Operations Partner

About Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.

At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

AMS is the world's leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service acts as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provides professional interim and temporary resources. We partner with Arup to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a **People Operations Partner** for a 3**:

- Month** contract based in **London or remote.**

**Job Description - The Role**:
This is an exciting opportunity to work within an organisation that is changing and realigning the internal organisational structure to meet the needs of a changing working environment. This role's primary focus is to deliver the People strategy, and to develop great relationships with the senior leadership team to influence change and improve our member experience.

**About the Opportunity**:

- You will collaborate closely with the Geography People Partner to execute a comprehensive People strategy at the regional level, tailoring it to meet specific needs of local teams for the enhancement of overall member experience.
- You will provide guidance and encouragement to directors, fostering improved performance within their business areas. Influence directors to question existing practices and make informed, data-driven decisions regarding their people strategy, incorporating both external and internal factors.
- Take charge of implementing People cyclical programs and initiatives (such as salary reviews, talent planning, appraisals, and early careers) for local management and teams.
- Contribute actively to the broader people team, taking the lead on people-centric projects, offering support for Wellbeing and EDI strategies, and exchanging best practices and insights with the team.

**Essential Skills and Qualifications**:

- Preferred qualifications include a human resource or CIPD certification.
- Effective influence on senior directors, integrating member experience and external best practices.
- Proficiency in navigating matrix organizations and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
- Commitment to building trust in directors, fostering independence over dependence, and engaging in open conversations. organisational design activities in coordination with the People Partner.
- Dedication to creating a learning environment for leaders, promoting confidence and self-sufficiency, with a positive approach to change adaptation.

**Diversity at Arup**:
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.