People Business Partner Job ID 253524 Posted 23-Dec-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest People/Human Resources Location(s) Shanghai - Shanghai - China **Job Summary:** The role of People BP within CBRE GWS is to support our operational managers in all generalist areas of HR in order to increase line management capability and promote good HR practice throughout the business that ensures company behaviours are fully demonstrated protects the company brand and supports the overall business plan. **Job Responsibilities:** **People Management** + Act as counsel to the business in all employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances and managing absence. + Hold up-skilling workshops to promote best practice. + Coach and mentor the people managers across the business ensuring they are confident and competent **TUPE** + Active involvement in the TUPE Process including presentations, consultation meetings, checking of due diligence, scope discussions + Advising the admin team on contract production. + Responsible for checking all contracts raised for accuracy. + Support and advise managers on any people related issues pre and post contract, active involvement in the bid process **Delivering Change** + Provide support to the People 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 HRD and the business on the delivery of initiatives that constantly reinforces CBRE’s culture and behaviours such as; exceptional journey, induction programmes, exceptional awards, site-based toolbox talks and communication boards. + 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, trade union discussions 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 MI trends to facilitate sound business decisions. **What You’ll Need:** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. + 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. + Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset. + Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. **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. CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)