Parexel Human Resources Business Partner (12-month FTC) Recruitment 2026: Apply Online

About the Role

Parexel is seeking a skilled and experienced Human Resources Business Partner for a 12-month fixed-term contract position. This role is crucial for developing and implementing comprehensive human resources strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and strategic goals. The ideal candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy within a complex business unit or region, utilizing strategic thinking and strong consultation skills to design and execute impactful business interventions. You will serve as a trusted HR advisor to managers across all organizational levels, offering expert guidance on a diverse array of HR matters and championing organizational excellence through people-centric initiatives.

This position is part of our UK & Ireland team and operates on a hybrid model, requiring 1-2 days per month in the London office. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated HR professional to make a significant impact within a global organization, collaborating closely with senior leadership, supporting change initiatives, and contributing to talent development across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Provide expert guidance and support on all employee relations matters. Assist managers in effectively addressing workplace issues, performance concerns, and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring strict compliance with local employment laws and regulations.
• HR Analytics & Insights: Analyze human resources data at global, country, and cross-country levels to identify opportunities for improvement. Implement data-driven solutions to enhance service quality and cost-effectiveness, focusing on metrics such as labor turnover trends and absence management.
• Talent Development: Support talent development processes at global, country, and regional levels to ensure employee capabilities align with current and future organizational needs. Identify development gaps and collaborate with Global HR Business Partners and Training Business Partners to deliver cohesive and effective solutions.
• Employee Development & Performance: Facilitate the execution of employee and manager development programs, including coaching, mentoring, onboarding, and performance management, to ensure performance consistently meets or exceeds business and personal objectives.
• Project Support: Provide support for country-specific HR projects and initiatives, including restructuring and reorganization efforts, in close partnership with Global HR Business Partners.
• HR Process Coordination: Coordinate and support global HR processes for designated client groups or geographic regions, encompassing areas such as salary planning, performance management, and benefits management and administration.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Support local compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Assist with employment relations case management in defined countries and support the review and validation of payroll processes.
• Training & Development: Deliver training on HR programs and processes. Contribute expertise as a Subject Matter Expert resource for the HR function.
• Internal Communication: Communicate operational HR policy changes and developments within the designated business area. Support effective interdepartmental communication to ensure alignment and understanding.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrates unwavering integrity in all business interactions and honors personal commitments.
• Possesses creative problem-solving abilities with the capacity to operate constructively in a dynamic and changing environment; exhibits flexibility, adaptability, and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels.
• Capacity to manage complex tasks with a comprehensive end-to-end process perspective.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and foster cross-functional support.
• A high achiever with the motivation, tenacity, energy, and resilience required to drive successful project completion.

Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to advancing the development of new medicines and therapies. With a patient-centric approach, Parexel collaborates with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to help bring life-changing treatments to patients faster and more efficiently. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services across the drug development lifecycle, including clinical trial management, regulatory consulting, and data analytics. Parexel is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and employee growth, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for its diverse workforce.