HR Business Partner

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company in London is seeking an HR Business Partner to lead the people agenda within Digital & IT. This role involves enhancing organisational effectiveness, driving transformation programmes, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Candidates with strong HR skills and experience in complex environments are encouraged to apply. The position offers hybrid working, attractive benefits, and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

Yearly bonus

28 days annual leave

Private medical and dental insurance

Hybrid working arrangement

Charity days

Qualifications

• Experience across the HR spectrum.
• Excellent relationship-building and coaching skills.
• Intellectual agility to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Shape the people agenda for Digital & IT.
• Enhance organisational effectiveness and team capabilities.
• Drive cross-functional global projects and transformation programmes.

Skills

Commercial savvy HR professional

Proven ability in organisational transformation

Strong communicator

Analytical thinker

Experience in talent development

Familiarity with Telco and IT business models

Education

HR qualifications

Job description

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About the Job

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

Location - Paddington

Join Vodafone’s Digital & IT team at VOIS, a global organisation of over 16,000 employees driving transformation across Europe and beyond. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business by leading the people agenda for key areas within Digital & IT. You’ll partner with senior leaders to enhance organisational and team effectiveness, build future skills and leadership capabilities, and foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Your work will span strategic talent management, employee engagement, and capability development, while also driving cross-functional global projects and transformation programmes. From coaching leaders to delivering insight-led people solutions, you’ll be at the heart of our evolution into a competitive commercial enterprise.

Who You Are

• A commercially savvy HR professional with broad experience across the HR spectrum
• Proven ability to support complex organisational transformation in global matrixed environments
• Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building and coaching skills
• Analytical thinker with the intellectual agility to learn quickly and challenge the status quo
• Experience in talent development, organisational design, and driving diversity and inclusion
• Familiarity with Telco and IT business models and labour markets is advantageous
• HR qualifications are desirable but not essential

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You

• Yearly bonus
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year, Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks, the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
• Hybrid working - twice a week in the office

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)