People Business Partner

Cegal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a People Business Partner to support their growth in the UK. This role involves significant collaboration with executives, managing the employee lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with UK employment law. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience in HR and demonstrate strong people skills. The position offers a vibrant work environment and opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

Benefits

Career paths and growth opportunities

Social clubs and activities

Training budget for professional development

Flexible work environment

Support for diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a People Partner or HR Business Partner role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience in supporting organizational change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support across the employee lifecycle.
• Serve as a strategic People Experience partner in complex scenarios.
• Collaborate to drive engagement and performance improvements.

Skills

People Partner

HR Generalist

Data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder management

UK employment law knowledge

Education

CIPD Level 5 or 7

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

People Business Partner

Cegal is growing to become a leading global technology powerhouse for the energy industry, on an ambitious journey to scale in the UK and globally.

As our new People Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping employee experience, supporting our leaders, and enabling our organisation through a period of significant growth and change.

This is a unique opportunity to be a fundamental part of our growth journey. You will work directly with the UK Managing Director and leadership team, while reporting into our Team Lead Employee Experience & Analytics based in Norway, collaborating closely across countries and functions.

About the role

Based in our London or Aberdeen office, you will serve as the primary People Business Partner for our UK organization, supporting its expansion into the Netherlands and Africa. In this role you’ll work closely with teams in London and Aberdeen, as well as collaborate with colleagues from a wide range of countries and backgrounds. You’ll balance hands‑on HR delivery with strategic partnership, ensuring excellent employee experience while supporting a fast‑moving, transforming business.

You’ll thrive here if you enjoy working in a dynamic, international environment, are comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, and see yourself as a proactive change agent.

Key responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle & People Operations

• Provide end‑to‑end support across the full employee lifecycle (onboarding, transfers, promotions, offboarding, and organisational changes).
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, including the Employee Handbook and local policies.
• Ensure all HR processes and decisions comply with UK employment law.
• Use HR systems (SAP SuccessFactors or similar) to manage data, workflows and reporting.
• Leverage People Analytics to produce reports, interpret HR metrics, and provide data‑driven insights that support decision‑making and workforce planning.

Strategic Partner to the Business

• Serve as a strategic People Experience partner in complex scenarios, including restructuring, M&A and broader organisational change.
• Collaborate with the UK Managing Director, UK leadership team and global People Experience colleagues to drive engagement, performance and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in shaping and delivering the UK People & Culture agenda in close partnership with local leadership.
• Align with and report to the global People Experience team to ensure coherent application of global frameworks at the local level.
• Build strong cross‑country and cross‑functional relationships, supporting a cohesive and consistent people experience across the organisation.

Culture, Development, Values & Change

• Support the rollout and embedding of new company values in the UK, translating them into behaviours, ways of working and people practices.
• Partner with leaders to build a strong, inclusive culture that aligns with our global ambitions and local needs.
• Champion change initiatives, helping teams navigate transformation with clarity, resilience and a growth mindset.
• Proactively challenge and coach leaders and colleagues where needed, always with the intention of improving outcomes and strengthening our culture.
• Identify and address training and development needs across the UK.

About you

You are a confident, hands‑on People/HR Business Partner who is comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels in a fast‑paced, global environment.

We imagine you bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in a People Partner / HR Business Partner / HR Generalist role within a global, multi‑matrix organisation.
• Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Proven experience supporting organisational change, such as restructuring, integrations or M&A.
• Solid experience with HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors or similar) and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders constructively.
• Experience working with colleagues from different countries, cultures and professional backgrounds.
• A flexible, dynamic and resilient approach – you are comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt as the business evolves.
• An interest in technology and/or energy and curiosity to understand our products, services and customers.

Preferred (but not required):

• CIPD Level 5 – HR generalist with established experience, or
• CIPD Level 7 – strategic HR professional.

Why us?

Because at Cegal – You matter. As a Cegalian you will be seen, heard, and appreciated. You are part of an Inclusive working environment where you can be your true self, and bring all your skills, experience and personality into the workplace. We are problem solvers who don’t hide behind technical jargon and fancy buzzwords. Instead, we make the complicated easy to understand and turn complexity into digital success stories. We call that being Fuss Fighters.

You will work with colleagues who are Super Skilled in their fields, and experience how our diversity encourages creativity, innovation and knowledge‑sharing. We are passionate about technology and have a culture of learning from others, sharing knowledge and growing.

A balanced approach to work and personal life makes us happier and more productive. At Cegal we are dedicated to creating a work culture that is flexible, accommodating, and inclusive of diverse needs. We prioritise employee well‑being and support work‑life balance. You give and receive – You matter.

What’s in it for you?

• Career paths – Advance your career with trainee programs, mentorship, growth dialogue.
• Influence – Ideal company size – global impact, yet stand out and make a difference.
• Professional growth – Benefit from a training budget and dedicated time for learning and growth, while enjoying access to digital courses and our very own certification centre.
• Fun at work – 870+ employees, 20+ social clubs, including football, game nights, wine tasting, and company trips.
• Technology – We are passionate about new tech. Test the latest technologies and implement them in real‑world scenarios.
• Work‑life balance – Enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive both professionally and personally.
• Diversity – support diversity in the tech industry through our Diversity at Cegal initiative, Women at Cegal network or our platinum partnership with the Oda Network.

Want to know more about these and other benefits? Visit our careers page: https://www.cegal.com/en/careers/working-at-cegal

Want to join our adventure? Send your CV and a motivational letter!

Location

London, Aberdeen

Questions?

Contact the hiring manager Maria Zerguelidi Lunde ([phone]) or Talent Acquisition Specialist Adelaida Ures Sævild ([phone])

This is a direct company recruitment. We will not accept applications or candidates via employment agencies. As a candidate you will need to have a valid working visa for UK. Cegal does not sponsor visas. For successful candidates, Cegal might ask for consent to perform a background check.