Assistant HR Business Partner

DP World are currently recruiting for a HR Generalist to join our UK HR team, based in Minworth/Birmingham.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow and make a meaningful impact within a dynamic business environment. The Assistant HR Business Partner will work closely with business leaders and employees to deliver a high-quality, people-focused HR service. This role plays a key part in driving the people agenda, supporting HR initiatives, and fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

How you will contribute

• Support the delivery of HR programmes and initiatives aligned with DP World’s principles, objectives, and business goals.
• Assist with end-to-end talent acquisition processes, including job evaluation, grading, offer management, contracts, and onboarding.
• Act as a key point of contact for HR-related queries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Support employee relations activities by advising managers on performance, absence, disciplinary, grievance, and workplace matters.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including inductions and exit interviews.
• Collaborate with the HR team to design and deliver training and development initiatives.
• Assist with performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Coach and support managers to drive effective leadership, engagement, and cultural alignment.
• Support employee engagement, reward, and recognition initiatives to promote a positive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies.
• Produce HR reports and analysis to support business decision-making and maintain accurate HR administration.
• Contribute to wider HR projects and initiatives across the business as required.

What you will bring

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience.
• Previous experience in an HR Generalist or Advisory role within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR practices and UK employment law.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Well-organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A structured and proactive approach to problem-solving and delivering outcomes.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience using HRIS systems.

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

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