HR Generalist – Hybrid, Inclusive Growth

Vodafone; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonuses

Pension plan

Paid time for charity

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking an HR Specialist - Business in Newbury for a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working. The position sits in VodafoneThree’s Local HR area, offering a broad generalist remit and a competitive benefits package.

You will partner with business functions, support organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, TUPE, and diversity initiatives, while embedding HR policies and driving positive employee experiences.

Qualifications

• You have previous experience in a generalist HR role and enjoy working across a broad range of people-related activities.
• You possess a solid understanding of core HR practices, processes, and principles.
• You have knowledge of employment legislation and regulatory requirements and can apply this knowledge effectively in a business environment.
• You build trusting relationships with stakeholders and are comfortable influencing and collaborating across different teams and functions.
• You communicate clearly and confidently, balancing empathy with objectivity when handling sensitive situations.
• You are organised and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• You bring a collaborative approach and enjoy working with others to achieve shared goals and deliver positive outcomes.
• You are committed to creating inclusive environments where diverse perspectives are welcomed and valued.
• You demonstrate commercial awareness and understand how effective people practices contribute to business success.
• You embrace change with curiosity and resilience, helping others navigate transformation with confidence.
• You continuously seek opportunities to learn, grow, and improve, bringing a growth mindset to everything you do.
• You are motivated by delivering excellent experiences for colleagues, leaders, and customers while achieving measurable results.

Responsibilities

• You'll partner with a business function to shape and deliver people plans that align with the wider People strategy and business objectives.
• You'll support organisational design activities, change programmes, integration initiatives, and structural transitions, helping teams successfully navigate transformation.
• You'll contribute to workforce planning by supporting employment cost forecasting, budgeting activities, and resource planning initiatives.
• You'll provide guidance and support on employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and compliant outcomes for colleagues and leaders.
• You'll assist in managing TUPE-related activities, helping to maintain business continuity while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• You'll collaborate with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and Centres of Expertise to deliver aligned people priorities and initiatives.
• You'll champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, helping to foster a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• You'll help embed HR policies, frameworks, and best practices to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• You'll support talent, development, engagement, and culture initiatives that strengthen organisational capability and performance.
• You'll use data, insights, and feedback to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support better people outcomes.

Job description

Vodafone is seeking an HR Specialist - Business in Newbury for a permanent, full-time role with hybrid working. The position sits in VodafoneThree’s Local HR area, offering a broad generalist remit and a competitive benefits package.

You will partner with business functions, support organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, TUPE, and diversity initiatives, while embedding HR policies and driving positive employee experiences.