People Partner

Onecom; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communication technology provider in the UK seeks a People Partner to support the employee lifecycle and enhance organisational performance. The ideal candidate will have HR partnering experience, a CIPD Level 7 qualification, and knowledge of UK employment law. Key responsibilities include advising managers, building relationships, and delivering HR initiatives. The company offers competitive salary and extensive benefits, including a development program and wellbeing support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Lease a brand-new electric car

9% combined pension contribution

Quarterly and annual employee awards

24/7 mental health support

Discounted gym membership

In-House Training Academy

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar HR partnering role.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary People contact for designated teams or departments.
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees.
• Translate business objectives into people plans and initiatives.
• Provide expert advice on performance, employee relations, and wellbeing.

Skills

HR partnering experience

CIPD Level 7 qualification

UK employment law knowledge

Advising and influencing skills

Coaching managers

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Join our Team as a People Partner

Location: WhiteleySalary: CompetitiveHours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5pmAbout the role:

As a People Partner, you’ll play a key role in enabling high performance and a thriving culture by working closely with managers across your business area. Acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner, you’ll support the full employee lifecycle,from onboarding and development to engagement and organisational change. If you're passionate about people, data-driven in your approach, and ready to make a real impact, this is the role for you.

What makes you a great fit:

• Previous experience in a similar HR partnering role
• CIPD Level 7 qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Confident advising and influencing at all levels of the organisation
• Skilled in coaching managers and supporting organisational change
• Passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong analytical and HR systems skills
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and working at pace
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professional judgement

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the primary People contact for designated teams or departments
• Build strong relationships with managers and employees
• Translate business objectives into people plans and initiatives
• Provide expert advice on performance, employee relations, and wellbeing
• Coach managers to embed good people practices
• Support organisational change, restructures, and team development
• Partner with Finance on headcount planning and budget management
• Collaborate with Talent teams to support recruitment and development
• Deliver a seamless employee lifecycle experience
• Lead or support cross-functional People projects
• Use people data to identify trends and influence action
• Provide regular reports and insights to stakeholders
• Continuously improve people processes and documentation

Perks for our People:

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays and buy/sell options
• Other Leave: Birthday day off, 12 paid hours for flexible use, Volunteer day
• EV Scheme: Lease a brand-new electric car
• Lifestyle: 9% combined pension contribution and 4x salary life assurance
• Rewards: Quarterly and annual employee awards, discounts on tech
• Socials: All-expenses-paid company events
• Development: In-House Training Academy
• Wellbeing: 24/7 access to mental health support, Calm App, discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast & fresh fruit, eye-care vouchers, financial wellbeing support

Who we are:

Onecom is an award-winning provider of Communication Technology, trusted by UK organisations to deliver Simply Brilliant Customer Experiences.

Our values:

We champion our values in everything we do: Innovation, Integrity, Ambition, Knowledge, Inspiration.

ED&I:

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates to complete our equality monitoring form as part of the application process. Responses are anonymous and help inform our future initiatives.