People & Culture Partner

Jonas Software; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software provider is seeking a People & Culture Partner to support its international growth. The role focuses on guiding M&A activities and enhancing employee relations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will possess strong HR experience alongside a passion for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

10 days rolling sick plan

Life Assurance

Private Health Insurance

Internal Mentor programme

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym membership

Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex employee relations.
• Strong experience in M&A activity.
• Ability to coach managers and link insights to KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead on acquisitions and integrations across Europe.
• Guide and coach leaders to champion inclusive leadership.
• Use data to inform people metrics and shape strategy.

Skills

Coaching

Change Management

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in People/HR Business Partner role

Knowledge of European employment law

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jonas Europe (Jonas) acquires, strengthens, supports, and grows industry-specific software companies. At Jonas we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such, we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world class service to our valued clients. We motivate and empower our employees to grow through professional development and training opportunities, with a ‘promote from within mentality’.

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will act as trusted partner to the business (including senior leaders, managers, and employees) and assist with building and delivering people strategies that are aligned to our long and short-term goals. Key areas of focus for the role include supporting greater inclusion and diversity, wellbeing and engagement, resourcing and change management.

As a People Partner at Jonas Europe, you'll play a key role in enabling our international growth, with a strong focus on acquisitions and supporting business units outside the UK and ROI. You’ll work closely with business leaders, the Head of People & Culture, and the CIO to ensure our approach to people is thoughtful, connected, and future-focused. This role is perfect for someone who is commercially aware, culturally curious, and confident navigating complexity.

The role will require regular travel and a requirement for some overnight stays as we currently support businesses in the UK, ROI, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Canada and the USA and we are expanding into Europe and the Nordics.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITILES

You’ll be working closely with, and supported by, the Head of People & Culture on all activities, including:

M&A & Integration

Lead on acquisitions and integrations across Europe (excluding UK & ROI), ensuring a smooth, people-centric process.

Partner with the CIO and Head of People & Culture to align cultural, operational, and legal people matters during M&A activity.

Embed our ways of working in newly acquired businesses while respecting local context.

People Partnering – International Focus

Provide trusted, strategic support to Business Unit Leaders across our international portfolio.

Manage complex employee relations matters cross-functionally and across jurisdictions.

Offer proactive, generalist support that puts people first—whether coaching managers or advising on policy.

Guide and coach leaders to help their teams thrive and grow, championing inclusive leadership and accountability.

Work with Central Services teams to strengthen the employee experience and maintain culture, connection, and engagement.

Collaborate on recruitment, talent development, and succession planning, promoting fairness and inclusivity at every stage.

Contribute to group-wide projects and initiatives that drive continuous improvement aligned with the People Strategy.

Data, Insights & Strategy

Use data to spot trends, uncover insights, and inform decisions—bringing curiosity and commercial awareness to people metrics.

Help shape and deliver the People & Culture strategy, taking ownership of relevant Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

Stay up to date on employment legislation across European territories and support compliance with Jonas policies and procedures.

Bring in fresh thinking by staying connected to external networks and industry trends.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in the following areas:

Proven experience in a generalist People/HR Business Partner role across multiple sites and/or within an international environment

Strong experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisition due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition people support across international territories

An understanding of European employment law and familiarity with employment law across the Nordics is a bonus

Experience managing complex employee relations cases in multiple jurisdictions, with cultural awareness and sensitivity

Confidence facilitating change in fast-paced, evolving business environments

Demonstrated ability to coach managers on performance, succession planning, and motivation strategies

Experience analysing People & Culture metrics, linking insights to KPIs, and using HRIS and related systems for effective data management

A curious mindset and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and people practices to help shape change and continuous improvement

Strong logic, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to evaluate business metrics and drive impactful outcomes

Results-driven with a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to prioritise quality, even when under pressure

Comfortable managing time-sensitive, reactive workstreams with multiple, often competing priorities

Willingness and flexibility to travel overseas, occasionally at short notice

Resilience and adaptability to work through ambiguity and lead in times of change

Excellent communication skills—clear, confident, and able to create impact in both written and verbal formats

Creative and proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and a sense of personal accountability

Open, friendly, and approachable personality; thrives in a small-company, relationship-driven environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating multiple digital tools

Well-organised with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

Additional languages and/or experience living or working in other countries is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

Remote or Office/Hybrid (ability to travel, sometimes at short notice).

BENEFITS(if UK based) – moving to flexible benefits in July

25 days annual leave

10 days rolling sick plan, including extended illness pay

Pension 5% EE and 4% ER (increases after 3 years to a max of 6%)

Life Assurance 4x base salary

Private Health Insurance

Option to join the CSI Employee Share Purchase Scheme

Personal Travel Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Discounted high street retailer scheme.

MUCH MORE THAN A BENEFIT

Internal Mentor programme

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you

Jonas Europe & Jonas Global networking events (JABAs, GROW, JSA). Join communities, build networks and collaborate with your colleagues across the Global Group.

OUR DEIB COMMITMENT

Our people define us and, at Jonas, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our organisation and drives innovation. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. Come and be part of a team where your unique background and experiences are celebrated!

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals and we are committed to creating an interview and hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for everyone.

FLEX WORKS CULTURE

Here at Jonas Software UK & Europe, we see flexibility as a game-changer. We truly believe that working flexibly together helps to increase our innovation, growth and productivity, as well as supports our employees’ wellbeing and helps to provide great places to work.

For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: working location, number of hours/days worked, different start and finishing times, flexible lunch break arrangements, agreed core hours, flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.

Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Business Unit:

Jonas Software UK - HR

Job Description:

People & Culture Partner

ABOUT US

Jonas Europe (Jonas) acquires, strengthens, supports, and grows industry-specific software companies. At Jonas we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such, we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world class service to our valued clients. We motivate and empower our employees to grow through professional development and training opportunities, with a ‘promote from within mentality’.

See what our employees say about us in the highlights video from our Jonas Annual Business Awards 2023 https://www.jonassoftware.co.uk/insights

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, you will act as trusted partner to the business (including senior leaders, managers, and employees) and assist with building and delivering people strategies that are aligned to our long and short-term goals. Key areas of focus for the role include supporting greater inclusion and diversity, wellbeing and engagement, resourcing and change management.

As a People Partner at Jonas Europe, you'll play a key role in enabling our international growth, with a strong focus on acquisitions and supporting business units outside the UK and ROI. You’ll work closely with business leaders, the Head of People & Culture, and the CIO to ensure our approach to people is thoughtful, connected, and future-focused. This role is perfect for someone who is commercially aware, culturally curious, and confident navigating complexity.

The role will require regular travel and a requirement for some overnight stays as we currently support businesses in the UK, ROI, Northern Ireland, Sweden, Canada and the USA and we are expanding into Europe and the Nordics.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITILES

You’ll be working closely with, and supported by, the Head of People & Culture on all activities, including:

M&A & Integration

• Lead on acquisitions and integrations across Europe (excluding UK & ROI), ensuring a smooth, people-centric process.

• Partner with the CIO and Head of People & Culture to align cultural, operational, and legal people matters during M&A activity.

• Embed our ways of working in newly acquired businesses while respecting local context.

People Partnering – International Focus

• Provide trusted, strategic support to Business Unit Leaders across our international portfolio.

• Manage complex employee relations matters cross-functionally and across jurisdictions.

• Offer proactive, generalist support that puts people first—whether coaching managers or advising on policy.

• Guide and coach leaders to help their teams thrive and grow, championing inclusive leadership and accountability.

Collaboration & Culture

• Work with Central Services teams to strengthen the employee experience and maintain culture, connection, and engagement.

• Collaborate on recruitment, talent development, and succession planning, promoting fairness and inclusivity at every stage.

• Contribute to group-wide projects and initiatives that drive continuous improvement aligned with the People Strategy.

Data, Insights & Strategy

• Use data to spot trends, uncover insights, and inform decisions—bringing curiosity and commercial awareness to people metrics.

• Help shape and deliver the People & Culture strategy, taking ownership of relevant Objectives and Key Results (OKRs).

• Stay up to date on employment legislation across European territories and support compliance with Jonas policies and procedures.

• Bring in fresh thinking by staying connected to external networks and industry trends.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in the following areas:

• Proven experience in a generalist People/HR Business Partner role across multiple sites and/or within an international environment

• Strong experience supporting M&A activity, including acquisition due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition people support across international territories

• An understanding of European employment law and familiarity with employment law across the Nordics is a bonus

• Experience managing complex employee relations cases in multiple jurisdictions, with cultural awareness and sensitivity

• Confidence facilitating change in fast-paced, evolving business environments

• Demonstrated ability to coach managers on performance, succession planning, and motivation strategies

• Experience analysing People & Culture metrics, linking insights to KPIs, and using HRIS and related systems for effective data management

• A curious mindset and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and people practices to help shape change and continuous improvement

• Strong logic, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities to evaluate business metrics and drive impactful outcomes

• Results-driven with a strong customer-service mindset and the ability to prioritise quality, even when under pressure

• Comfortable managing time-sensitive, reactive workstreams with multiple, often competing priorities

• Willingness and flexibility to travel overseas, occasionally at short notice

• Resilience and adaptability to work through ambiguity and lead in times of change

• Excellent communication skills—clear, confident, and able to create impact in both written and verbal formats

• Creative and proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and a sense of personal accountability

• Open, friendly, and approachable personality; thrives in a small-company, relationship-driven environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable navigating multiple digital tools

• Well-organised with strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Additional languages and/or experience living or working in other countries is a plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

• Remote or Office/Hybrid (ability to travel, sometimes at short notice).

BENEFITS(if UK based) – moving to flexible benefits in July

• 25 days annual leave

• 10 days rolling sick plan, including extended illness pay

• Pension 5% EE and 4% ER (increases after 3 years to a max of 6%)

• Life Assurance 4x base salary

• Private Health Insurance

• Option to join the CSI Employee Share Purchase Scheme

• Personal Travel Insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle scheme

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted high street retailer scheme.

MUCH MORE THAN A BENEFIT

• Internal Learning & Development programmes

• Internal Mentor programme

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you

• Jonas Europe & Jonas Global networking events (JABAs, GROW, JSA). Join communities, build networks and collaborate with your colleagues across the Global Group.

OUR DEIB COMMITMENT

Our people define us and, at Jonas, we believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our organisation and drives innovation. We actively seek to create an environment where all employees feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their best work. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all. Come and be part of a team where your unique background and experiences are celebrated!

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals and we are committed to creating an interview and hiring process that is accessible and inclusive for everyone.

FLEX WORKS CULTURE

Here at Jonas Software UK & Europe, we see flexibility as a game-changer. We truly believe that working flexibly together helps to increase our innovation, growth and productivity, as well as supports our employees’ wellbeing and helps to provide great places to work.

For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: working location, number of hours/days worked, different start and finishing times, flexible lunch break arrangements, agreed core hours, flexible hours, an element of working from home, compressed hours.

Many of our employees work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

Business Unit:

Jonas Software UK - HR

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Number of Openings Available:

1

Worker Type:

Regular

Career Site:

More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to the Country and Golf Clubs, Foodservice, Construction, Fitness & Sports, Attractions, Salon & Spa, Education, Radiology/Laboratory Information Systems, and Product Licensing industries. Within these vertical markets, Jonas is made up of over 65 distinct brands, which are respected and leaders within their own domain.

Jonas’ vision is to be the branded global leader across the aforementioned vertical markets and to be recognized by customers and respective industry stakeholders as the trusted provider of ‘Software for Life’ and as an ambassador for technology, product innovation, quality, and customer service.

Jonas Software is the valued technology partner of over 60,000 customers worldwide in more than 30 countries. Jonas employs over 2,000 skilled individuals consisting of a cross-section of industry experts and technology professionals. Jonas is headquartered in Canada and also operates offices throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia New Zealand and Africa. Jonas is a 100% owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., headquartered in Toronto and traded on the S&P/TSX 60.

IS THIS YOU?

About Us

At Jonas we have long realised that our greatest asset is our employee base. As such we strive to provide our team with a fantastic working environment and an enriching career, which we know will translate into world class service to our valued clients. This allows Jonas Software to maintain and extend our lead as the premier software and services provider in each of our markets. If being part of a growing organization that moves at a fast pace and constantly strives to get better each and every day is what you are looking for, then we want to hear from you. Everyone has heard the sports analogy “to be the best, you have to beat the best”; well at Jonas Software we have tweaked that slightly to fit vertical market software. We believe to be the best you have to hire and retain the best!!!

Jonas Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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