Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• No. 1 Best Large Workplace in Ireland by GPTW
• 5th Best Super Large Workplace in the UK by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK 2023 by GPTW
• Top 10 Best Place to Work UK by Glassdoor

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are looking for a Business Partner to join our People Team. You will work alongside our existing Business Partners and will have designated portfolio(s) to work with and with whom to drive the Version 1 people priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Collaborate and build relationships with Practice Heads and Portfolio Managers, becoming a trustworthy and strategic partner for all key people’s conclusions, with high impact.
• Recognise the Practice & Portfolio challenges and critically evaluate, develop and influence the people strategies, whilst coaching the leadership team towards the achievement of their people goals.
• Plan and execute our people strategy. Leveraging the knowledge and expertise of other supporting People Teams, where needed.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and data-driven insights to Portfolios to deliver excellence on the ‘Empowered People’ side of the triangle.
• Discuss traditional thinking such as ‘because this is the way we’ve always done it’, if this is hindering growth and efficiency.
• Advocate for the development of strong diversity, inclusion and belonging practices across the portfolio.
• Provide clear and concise communication on all people related and/or relevant Company messaging to Portfolio Managers and ensure local communication cascade is fully effective with the desired impact.
• Collaborate effectively with People Operations, Employee Relations and Organisation Development teams to deliver effective interventions for our People and in particular our managers.
• Coach and provide feedback to empower and up-skill managers on performance best practice and where possible, support the Portfolio to resolve issues before they escalate.
• Ensure key People operational and strategic activities are undertaken, within each Portfolio, including activities and initiatives within employee engagement and retention, talent and performance management and ER.
• Investigate relevant survey and people metrics to proactively identify trends and key areas of focus to enhance the employee experience within the portfolio. Ensuring execution and follow through of the subsequent people related programmes and initiatives. 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of a track record of success in a similar role is essential, with experience in high volume, fast-paced environment. Technology Services experience will be an advantage.
• Ability to build strong, influential relationships with senior stakeholders and can provide advice and guidance to ensure effective outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance both people and business priorities.
• Track record of designing, developing and implementing innovative solutions to real People problems to enhance the Portfolio growth and deliverables.
• You have a broad range of experience in areas such as engagement, retention, organisational design, employee relations, succession planning and talent development.
• Experience in comp & bens benchmarking and its application would be advantageous.
• Have strong communication skills and be comfortable interacting with employees across diverse business groups and geographical cultures.
• A track record of ensuring Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is at the forefront of your mind at all times.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills. Proficiency in other MS Office applications.

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Ergonomic Tech Equipment, Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more.
• Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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