HR Business Partner

Job description

Company Description

Sopra Banking Software is part of global organisation which operates in 30 countries, with in excess of 47,000 employees and sits within the top 5 organisations for tech leadership across Europe.

Sopra Banking is one of the Financial Tech organisations which forms part of this global group, affording us all the advantages of being part of a wider group but also with the opportunity to operate independently.

We at Sopra Banking Software UK are a leader in Financial Software for Banks and Building societies and have a significant foothold in the UK and across Europe. As we continue to excel our growth over the forthcoming years we are looking for an experienced HR professional, ready to take the next step into their career as Business Partner to take this journey with us.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, thought leading UK HR team as we evolve our UK business and embark on an exciting period of change, growth and development.

We have a significant HR agenda over the next 2-3 years and are on a mission to create a culture where people can be their best and are inspired to work here and can develop their future careers across our business. This agenda supports the UK’s aspiration for growth and evolution and therefore is an excellent time to welcome you to become part of our team and join us on this exciting journey.

You will be experienced developing a strategic approach to your partnering with senior leaders across the business.

You will be used to analysing data and metrics to inform and drive decision making.

You will have previous exposure across a variety of initiatives such as Leadership and Development, Organisation Design and Development, Career and skills creation, Employee engagement, Workforce planning & Future skills and may have also managed transformation programmes.

We are looking for someone with the following:

·  With a passion for building capability, productivity and performance across a diverse workforce
·  Who recognises the importance of understanding the business, its plans, direction, and objectives and therefore identifies the challenges and can interpret the people impacts
·  Has experience developing meaningful relationships with senior leaders across the business and can challenge, influence and guide, being recognised as a subject matter expert across the sphere of HR
·  Who is committed to supporting our employees to reach their maximum potential through clear development and action plans.
·  Who holds programme and project management skills, with previous experience leading, developing and delivering on significant HR initiatives, with experience managing the relevant complexities
·  Who can use data, metrics and their soft skills to identify ways in which we can increase engagement.
·  Will have significant experience and exposure across the full spectrum of ER issues and can demonstrate their catalogue of ER knowledge by leading on complex ER issues including Tupe, Mergers, acquisitions and international ER activity.
·  Who understands the benefits that an inclusive and diverse workforce provides and be as passionate as us about striving to make continuous improvements.
·  Who can support and mentor junior members of the team and drive improvement, developments and successes of the strategy and agenda.

Qualifications

·  You’ll be self-motivated, proactive and engaging, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders in order to become a trusted advisor in your areas of expertise.
·  You’ll have experience of collecting, analysing and presenting people data
·  You’ll know how to prioritise, taking ownership of and managing your own workload, alongside setting work for the wider team in order to help you achieve your goals.
·  You will have the ability to facilitate discussions around change and transformation. ideally, you will be able to identify in advance where and when change management will be needed and proactively participate in developing plans.
·  Ideally you’ll be CIPD qualified or have significant work experience across HR
·  You’ll continuously look for improvements in areas such as Talent, Performance, Engagement, Retention, Learning & Development, Culture and Organisation Design and Development  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a HR team in a highly successful, global technology company, enabling you to get exposure across the full sphere of HR, with the opportunity to work autonomously and drive your own growth, development and career.

Additional Information

·  Market competitive salary of circa £45,000
·  A flexible, hybrid working model - 2 days in office and 3 days working from home.
·  25 days holiday plus holiday trading  (with the option to buy up to 5 more)
·  6% employer pension contribution
·  A buy one get one free employee share scheme
·  Private medical insurance - provided by Bupa
·  Eyecare Vouchers - free eye test biannually
·  Health Cash Plan - provided by Westfield Health
·  Gym/Health Club Discounts
·  Flu Vaccinations
·  Cycle to work scheme
·  We take pride in rewarding our colleagues through Summer parties, treat days in the offices, and a social budget for each department.

Sopra Banking Software are a certified Great Place to Work!

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.