Senior HR People Partner

Company Description

Version 1 is a Technology Services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers navigate the rapidly changing digital-first world. We have recently hired our 3000th employee, doubling in size since 2020. We plan to triple in size in the next 5 years. We are 12 years a Best Workplace in Ireland (GPTW 1st place), 5 in the UK (GPTW 5th place) and 1 in India (GPTW 1st place).

We work hard to ensure we understand what our customers need from their technology solutions and then we deliver. We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big, and we hire great people.

We believe in continuously improving to make a real difference to the careers and work environment of our people. Being a Great Place to Work involves listening to our people and ensuring they are Trusted and Empowered. We are an open and transparent workplace. We have open-door management and balanced policies. Constructive feedback is encouraged and welcomed at all levels.

• 10th place in Glassdoor Top 50 UK companies
• UK & Ireland’s premier Oracle, Microsoft & AWS partner
• Market leader in Oracle ERP and Cloud Applications
• Consulting, implementation and support services
• 3200 strong,€350m revenue business

We are an award-winning company who provide world class customer service; we think big and we hire great people. Version 1 are more than just another IT services company - we are leaders in implementing and supporting Oracle, Microsoft and AWS technologies.

Invest in us and we’ll invest in you; if you are driven, committed and up for a challenge, we want to meet you.

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Partner to join our People Team. You will work alongside our existing Business Partners and will have designated portfolio(s) to work with and with whom to drive the Version 1 people priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and build relationships with Practice Heads and Portfolio Managers, becoming a trustworthy and strategic partner for all key people’s conclusions, with high impact.
• Recognise the Practice & Portfolio challenges and critically evaluate, develop and influence the people strategies, whilst coaching the leadership team towards the achievement of their people goals.
• Plan and execute our people strategy. Leveraging the knowledge and expertise of other supporting People Teams, where needed.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and data-driven insights to Portfolios to deliver excellence on the ‘Empowered People’ side of the triangle.
• Discuss traditional thinking such as ‘because this is the way we’ve always done it’, if this is hindering growth and efficiency.
• Advocate for the development of strong diversity, inclusion and belonging practices across the portfolio.
• Provide clear and concise communication on all people related and/or relevant Company messaging to Portfolio Managers and ensure local communication cascade is fully effective with the desired impact.
• Collaborate effectively with People Operations, Employee Relations and Organisation Development teams to deliver effective interventions for our People and in particular our managers.
• Coach and provide feedback to empower and up-skill managers on performance best practice and where possible, support the Portfolio to resolve issues before they escalate.
• Ensure key People operational and strategic activities are undertaken, within each Portfolio, including activities and initiatives within employee engagement and retention, talent and performance management and ER.
• Investigate relevant survey and people metrics to proactively identify trends and key areas of focus to enhance the employee experience within the portfolio. Ensuring execution and follow through of the subsequent people related programmes and initiatives. 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of a track record of success in a similar role is essential, with experience in high volume, fast-paced environment. Technology Services experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to build strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders and can provide advice and guidance to ensure effective outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance both people and business priorities.
• Track record of designing, developing and implementing innovative solutions to real People problems to enhance the Portfolio growth and deliverables.
• You have a broad range of experience in areas such as engagement, retention, organisational design, employee relations, succession planning and talent development.
• Experience in comp & bens benchmarking and its application would be advantageous.
• Have strong communication skills and be comfortable interacting with employees acro