Overview

People & Culture Business Partner (Fixed term contract) – 12-month fixed term contract. Hybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week from the Birmingham office, UK.

Online Education Services (OES) partners with world-class universities to transform the lives of learners by increasing access to high-quality online education. OES is a fast-growing international business operating across multiple regions, with a focus on a values-led culture and delivering impactful people initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage end-to-end recruitment for UK roles, build strong talent pipelines, and deliver onboarding experiences with check-ins for new starters.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion a vibrant, values-led culture; lead engagement initiatives based on survey insights and employee feedback; review and enhance wellbeing and benefits offerings.
• Employee Relations & Compliance: Provide expert advice on employee relations in line with UK employment law and ACAS guidelines; update and implement HR policies, contracts, and practices as required.
• Business Partnering & Development: Coach and support line managers; promote people programs; collaborate with global teams on people projects.
• Remuneration & People Operations: Support UK remuneration reviews and benchmarking; maintain accurate HR records, leave tracking, and personnel files; provide administrative support for a smooth employee experience.
• Office Management: Be the primary contact for Birmingham office, including office supply orders and coordinating repairs/compliance with building management (e.g., fire safety).

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a multinational organisation.
• Experience providing commercially balanced HR advice across a broad range of people matters.
• Ability to translate business goals into impactful people strategies that drive performance and growth.
• In-depth understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• A CIPD qualification, or substantial progress toward a tertiary qualification, is desirable.
• Experience developing and embedding HR policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills; ability to balance conflicting priorities.
• Experience supporting annual employee lifecycle events, including talent and remuneration reviews.
• Experience in Talent Acquisition at all levels and building talent pipelines.
• Customer-centric, approachable, and a team player with a professional approach to confidential issues.
• Strong alignment with OES values.

Benefits

• Global organisation focused on growth with opportunities for employees.
• Engaging and vibrant organisational culture.
• 35-hour working week within a flexible environment.
• OES values-driven recruitment principles and career-life balance (health & wellbeing).
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays; purchased leave scheme.
• Support for study assistance and eligible leave; continuous improvement through meaningful work.
• Global mentoring program and focus on student success; Living the Wage movement support.

Job details

• Seniorit y level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting