Human Resources Business Partner at ETAP

ETAP empowers customers to make informed decisions throughout the life cycle of their projects with innovative software solutions for electrical systems. By applying ETAP solutions, customers experience continuous intelligence during design and engineering and into operations and maintenance using a unified electrical digital twin platform. ETAP supports customers in their digital transformation and sustainable energy transitions for a green and smart future, helping them to prioritize safety, maximize reliability, and stay resilient.

Our employees' passion for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction is our most-prized resource. If you share that passion — and want to be part of a company that leads the energy transition towards a cleaner and more resilient world for future generations — we invite you to join us!

ETAP is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: HRBP North Europe

Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid (50% working time at the office)

Employment Type: full-time, permanent

The job

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic partner to business leaders and managers, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals. The role is responsible for driving people-related strategies, fostering employee engagement, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into HR initiatives.
• Provide advice and guidance on workforce planning, organizational design, and talent management.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback cycles.
• Drive employee engagement, culture development, and change management initiatives.
• Advise on employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters in compliance with employment law.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention strategies in collaboration with Talent Acquisition.
• Support learning & development initiatives to strengthen leadership and team capabilities.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to management for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and internal HR policies.

Essential requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in HR, with at least 2 years in a Business Partner or HR generalist role.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in advising and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data-driven HR decision-making.

Desired skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving ability.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills and business acumen.
• Change management and coaching capabilities.

ETAP requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

ETAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.

Come and join ETAP to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.