People Business Partner

Job Information

The role of the People Business Partner at CBRE is to support operational managers across all generalist People matters, strengthening line-management capability and promoting good People practices that reinforce our company values, protect the CBRE brand, and support the overall business plan.

This job is part of the People Strategy and Operations function. They are responsible for the design, execution, and monitoring of human resource programs and policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as counsel to the business in all employee relations matters including disciplinaries, governances and managing absence.

Delivering Change

• Provide support to the HR Director in delivering effective organisational change.
• Be actively involved in developing current and future business opportunities and ensure that the division has the skill sets to support new sectors and growth.
• Work with the Leadership team as a coach, challenger, contributor and driver of important Divisional decisions.
• Identify and report on the needs of the business (qualitative and quantitative) considering business growth, attrition and risk.
• Translate strategy into actionable programmes, operations or activities.
• Demonstrate positive engagement through HR metrics such as turnover and absence and have plans in place to improve these.

Culture & Behaviours

• Support the business on the delivery of initiatives that constantly reinforces CBRE’s culture and behaviours such as; engagement surveys, induction programmes, exceptional awards, site-based toolbox talks and communication.
• Work with customers to make sure that their culture and CBRE’s culture are constantly demonstrated by on-site staff to deliver exceptional service.

Employee Engagement

• Work with the HR Director on communication, improvements to be made and strengths to build on from the outputs of employee engagement activities.

Human Resources

• Ensure that managers have the tools and access to advice needed to effectively manage the performance of their employees.
• Take ownership of complex ER cases, and other areas where HR expertise is required to minimise risk to the Division.
• Assist in the training of all managers in the Company’s HR policies and procedures and use of HR tools.
• Be visible in order for managers and employees to have easy access to assist with employee challenges or concerns.
• Act as the employment legal expert and provide timely advice on matters, following-up with managers to make sure their intervention has been successful and to offer any further assistance needed.
• Act as a mediation or escalation point in disputes or formal proceedings.
• Translate business and HR trends to facilitate sound business decisions.

Success Measures Within The Role

• Recognised for their contribution to the delivery of business targets through value-add HR initiatives.
• Identifiable by customers as the HR Contact who understands their business and has provided sound guidance to enable the team to deliver constant and exceptional people management.
• Clear and demonstrable outputs which are ‘value adds’ measured through customer satisfaction, retention and financial targets.
• Reduced attrition.
• Reduced absence.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Psychology/Organizational Psychology/Behavioural sciences.
• 3 years of experience in HRBP role in a big company (1000+ employees) – mandatory.
• Experience in a global organization – an advantage.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written Hebrew and English language skills.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Key skills/competency

• Employee Relations Management
• Organizational Change Leadership
• HR Strategy Development
• Talent Management & Retention
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement Initiatives
• HR Policy & Procedure Expertise
• Business Partnering
• Data Analysis & HR Metrics
• Conflict Resolution & Mediation