International Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) | U.K. Remote

Remote Status: Remote Job Id:  1173 # of Openings:  1

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About Chronicle Heritage

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm dedicated to advancing cultural resource management through innovation, technology, and expertise. We support our clients in managing non-renewable cultural resources while investing in our people through professional development, research, and forward-thinking practices.

• Oversee and guide regional HR leads in established markets, particularly Saudi Arabia, to ensure alignment with corporate standards, policies, and HR ways of working
• Personally lead HR support in emerging markets, building practical and compliant approaches as the business grows
• Execute international HR processes and programmes in alignment with enterprise standards, while partnering with regional and in-country leaders to validate local feasibility, compliance, and appropriateness
• Help research employment risks, labour requirements, and compliance obligations in new and emerging markets as part of market expansion planning
• Design and implement scalable, compliant HR policies and programmes across multiple countries
• Lead talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning
• Lead the development and delivery of training programmes, professional development initiatives, and career pathway frameworks across international teams
• Support employee engagement and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture across international teams
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes
• Partner with compensation, benefits, and mobility teams to support equitable global reward strategies
• Support international hiring, right-to-work compliance, and employment contract updates
• Collaborate with Operations and HR leaders on workforce planning and resource allocation
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, including contract review, performance tracking, and invoicing
• Analyse HR data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Act as a liaison between internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors to meet project needs
• Oversee and support key administrative and operational processes, including maintaining certifications and compliance records, coordinating on-call staffing, supporting vendor portal registrations, and ensuring alignment with Quality Management, Legal, and Health & Safety functions

• Strong alignment between regional HR leads, emerging market execution, and corporate HR standards
• Effective workforce planning that supports continued international growth
• Clear and impactful training, development, and career pathway programmes
• High levels of employee engagement and retention across regions
• Efficient management of contractors, vendors, and EOR relationships
• Practical insight into employment risk and compliance requirements that supports thoughtful market expansion

• Undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, or a related field
• 5+ years’ experience in an HR Business Partner or similar role
• 2+ years’ experience in international HR or employment law
• 2+ years’ experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Strong knowledge of HR practices across multiple countries
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across cultures
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a global, fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and attention to detail

• Advanced degree and/or professional HR certification, e.g. CIPD, SHRM-SCP
• Experience supporting HR operations across the Middle East and/or Europe
• Strong experience in international employee relations and employment law
• Significant experience reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Experience working with Employer of Record, EOR, platforms, e.g. Deel, and managing EOR relationships
• Experience with HR systems and tools such as Deel, Paycor, Docebo, or similar platforms

• Play a key role in shaping international HR delivery and operating practices within a growing global organization
• Work at the intersection of heritage, innovation, and global project delivery
• Collaborate in a diverse, cross-cultural environment
• Contribute to meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Grow your career in a company that values development and forward thinking