Job Title: People and Development Partner
Salary range: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: Edinburgh / Glasgow - Hybrid
Role type: Fixed term contract – 12 months
Desired start date: January 2025
Closing date: Thursday 21st November
Interview dates: 27th and 28th of November
Who we are…
We're an award-winning Tech Consultancy, focused in Quality Engineering on a mission to become the UK's #1.
Over the past 6 years, we've redefined what quality and testing look like at 2i and to our clients. Born from a desire to view quality holistically across the entire SDLC, our Quality Engineers (QE's) are at the heart of delivering world-class consultancy services.
Why Us?
Proudly certified as a "Great Place to Work", 2i are the chosen employer of around 200 people and we're continuing our growth! We recently announced our eight-figure private equity funding injection as we aim to increase our revenue by more than £50m in the coming years, that is where you come in…
What we’re looking for…
As a People and Development Partner you will provide professional HR support and guidance to employees, management, and the wider business. You will be responsible for supporting and advising managers on employment matters such as performance management, ER cases, disciplinary and grievance, and absences and any consultation projects. In addition, there will be a variety of projects to get involved with supporting the People and Culture and Talent Team. Some projects already on our 2025 planner include, New Performance Management process, integration projects as part of our ongoing Merger and Acquisition plans.
Responsibilities:
- To arrange and manage employee performance reviews in line with the Performance Management Policy and framework
- To provide advice and support with absence and general ER case management, and disciplinary and grievances
- To educate, partner with, or coach employees and management on performance management, learning and development, career progression and their overall HR question and needs
- To facilitate with recruitment, and induction sessions
- Manage Payroll
- Engage in and manage key People & Culture projects, including performance management, diversity and inclusion, and the planning of our annual conference, Connect.
Tools used:
- Greenhouse or similar recruitment platform
- Oracle, NetSuite or similar HR platform
- Microsoft: Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Visio
Qualifications / Experience
Essential:
- CIPD Level 5 / Level 7, or at least 3 years’ experience of working in Human Resources
- Employment law knowledge
- Employee relations knowledge and experience – particularly in Absence Management and Disciplinary and Grievance
- Understanding of all aspects of the Employee Lifecycle
- Understanding of the CIPD Profession Map 2018
Desirable:
- Line management skillset
Personal Qualities:
- Analytical
- Communication skills – verbal and non-verbal
- Team working – within the department and cross-functional
- Build sound employee relations with employees and management
What we can offer you...
- Career development pathways tailored for your personal and professional learning within 2i, giving clear direction for your career with us
- 26 days of annual leave + the option to buy and sell holiday (up to 5 days)
- Private Health Care + access to other mental health and wellbeing services including Gym Memberships, Counselling, Cycle to Work Schemes + many more
- Individual and Company related performance bonus
- Flexible working in a hybrid environment across the UK
What if you are a partial fit?
Curious? We want to hear from you!
We don’t believe in the “perfect” hire. What we do believe in is the benefits of creating a team built of different perspectives, backgrounds, career paths and ways of working. What we value most are team players who are eager to take their growth into their own hands and utilise the people around them.
Apply directly with your CV, drop one of our Talent team a message on LinkedIn: John Holt, Hannah Reynolds or email [email protected]
What We Do
Whoever said 'don't sweat the small stuff' never worked in software development. In this business, we know it's the small stuff that can be your downfall: costing millions to put right, damaging reputations, and setting your project back months. With this much at stake, there is simply no room for error.
And that's where we come in.
We have the scale, the expertise, and the rigorous attention to detail to hunt down any and all issues before they become issues, allowing you to focus on the bigger picture and ensuring your software is delivered on time, on budget and working exactly as it should
