People and Culture- XP Partner - UK
Are you a People and Culture professional looking for a new opportunity?
Join our People and Culture team!
Our People & Culture Experience & Performance ("XP") team is responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise-wide people operations strategy that enhances the employee experience, nurtures local talents, ensures local compliance and encourages a high-performance culture.
Partner with the best
We are seeking an experienced People and Culture Experience and Performance Partner (Country HR Business Partner) to join our dynamic team in Nailsea. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in human resources including topics such as Employee relations (Grievances, Disciplinary and HR Investigations) , talent and succession planning, performance management and compliance. This role will be instrumental in aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering a positive workplace culture, and managing employee relations effectively.
As a People and Culture- XP Partner, you will be responsible for:
A first point of contact for employees & people leaders who provides leadership, coaching and support for individual employee needs & HR processes in the Country. Assist in executing core P&C processes such as employee employment agreements, promotions, salary adjustments, and internal movements.
Connect with local talent and implement the talent management agenda in the country. Coach and support people leaders. Assist with workforce planning and talent reviews.
Help implement employee engagement initiatives and regional P&C projects at the local level.
Support the communication and implementation of country-specific HR policies and procedures.
Monitor updates to local labor legislation and escalate relevant changes to the XP Leader
Ensure compliance with internal guidelines and assist in preparing documentation for audits or inspections.
Act as a first point of contact for employee queries related to P&C policies, performance, and workplace concerns.
Assist in coordinating disciplinary and grievance procedures in collaboration with the XP Leader and L&ER CoE.
Help facilitate Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and follow-up actions as needed.
Support restructuring, RIF, and M&A processes by preparing documentation and coordinating logistics under the direction of the XP Leader
Assist in site assessments and labor office inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.
Liaise with HR Shared Services, Payroll, and other P&C teams to resolve employee issues and ensure smooth service delivery.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or CIPD with experience in Human Resources (as HR generalist or HRBP).
Have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
Have a strong understanding of labour laws, employee relations, and HR best practices.
Have experience within a Industrial/ manufacturing/ digital technology domain (preferred)
Be proactive with a results-oriented mindset.
Have a high level of integrity and confidentiality.
Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Have adaptability and a willingness to embrace change.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
3 days from office
2 day working remotely.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or CIPD with HR experience
- Proven experience in employee relations (grievances, disciplinary, HR investigations)
- Experience as an HR generalist or HR Business Partner
- Strong understanding of UK labour laws and HR best practices
- Experience with talent management, succession planning and workforce planning
- Experience supporting performance management and facilitating Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)
- Experience supporting restructurings, RIFs, and M&A HR processes
- Ability to prepare documentation for audits, site assessments, and labour office inspections
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coach people leaders
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, or digital technology domain
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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