Rob Harris
About Rob Harris
Rob Harris is an HR Business Partner with extensive experience in human resources, currently working at Investec in Leeds, England. He has held various HR roles at companies such as IPL International Procurement and Logistics and DLA Piper over a career spanning more than a decade.
Current Role at Investec
Rob Harris serves as an HR Business Partner at Investec, a position he has held since 2022. He works in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for aligning HR strategies with business objectives, supporting employee engagement, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Previous Experience at DLA Piper
Prior to his current role, Rob Harris worked as an HR Business Partner at DLA Piper from 2016 to 2022. During his six years in this position, he contributed to various HR initiatives and supported the firm's strategic objectives in Leeds, United Kingdom.
Experience at IPL International Procurement and Logistics
Rob Harris has extensive experience at IPL International Procurement and Logistics, where he held multiple roles. He served as an HR Business Partner from 2014 to 2016, an Employee Relations Business Partner for eight months in 2016, and an HR Shared Services Assistant from 2012 to 2013. His work involved managing employee relations and supporting HR operations in Normanton, West Yorkshire.
Educational Background in Human Resource Management
Rob Harris studied Human Resource Management at The University of Hull, earning a BA (Hons) in Management and Human Resource Management from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at Leeds Beckett University, where he completed a PGDip/MA in Human Resource Management, accredited by CIPD, from 2010 to 2012.
Early Career at WSP and Speedibake
Rob Harris began his career as an HR Administrator at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, where he worked from 2008 to 2012. He also held a maternity cover position as an HR Administrator at Speedibake for five months in 2007 to 2008. These roles provided him with foundational HR experience in the UK.