HR BUSINESS PARTNER

Location.
London or Newbury + *Hybrid Salary.
Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours.
Full time 37.
hours per week – Mon to Fri *Hybrid At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things.
Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role.
We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month.
Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
Who We Are We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world.
With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company.
We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward.
We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you’ll do Working within the Vodafone Networks HR Business Partner team, the role will drive an ambitious people plan to support the business strategy of being the most reliable network for our customers whilst driving simplicity and growth.
As an HR Business Partner, this role will partner with members of  the UK Networks Leadership Team, with a key focus on organisational effectiveness, culture and engagement, talent management and building leadership & professional capabilities across  the organisation.
You will be accountable for the delivery of all central HR activities, such as Annual Reward Review, performance development, recognition and the detailed budget process, whilst driving improvement in Diversity & Inclusion and Engagement.
Partner with members of the Leadership Team (exact groups to be confirmed) – you will be supported in decision making by Senior HR Business Partner Work in partnership with others to deliver against the people plan to support the achievement of the business strategy and utilise people analytics to inform decision-making & measure success Drive effective talent management, capability development and succession planning to attract & retain diverse talent Work with the Learning & Development Team to develop initiatives that deliver growth for employees and drive performance productivity Work closely with the Vodafone Group/Global HR team in Networks to ensure alignment of key people activities and initiatives Support our Diversity & Inclusion agenda, ensuring that we promote offerings from the Group and UK, as well as continually challenging our thinking to ensure we are innovative in our approach Contributes to specific people initiatives across the UK and/or across Group.
Who you are     •    A proven track record in HR business partnering and commercial acumen  •    Experience in operating model design and change management is desirable •    Ability to prioritise and identify core issues whilst managing competing deliverables & stakeholders •    Experience in collaborative relationship building and stakeholder management •    Confident and credible communicator, with effective coaching skills to support & positively influence decisions •    Experience in successfully managing & co-ordinating change programmes and the ability to navigate a matrixed, complex & international organisation •    Analytical mindset and familiar with interpreting & using data insights •    CIPD or equivalent HR Professional Qualifications desirable.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success.
That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes.
We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.
Together we can   Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.
odafone.
om/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
#LI-Hybrid   Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.