People Business Partner

We are searching for a proactive, agile People Business Partner to support and partner with Digital Catapult on all things People-related. We’re looking for someone with proven experience as a People / HR Business Partner within fast-paced, dynamic environments. You’ll be partnering with our employees across the organisation to support on all aspects of the employee life-cycle whilst supporting the growth and professionalism of Digital Catapult through our exciting People initiatives and programmes. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO (Duties) 

• Support the growth and professionalisation of Digital Catapult through People initiatives and programmes, whilst championing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.   

• Ensure excellent service delivery and administration of all employee life-cycle processes such as on-boarding and induction of new hires, answering compensation & benefits queries, policy queries and managing leavers, including conducting exit interviews.  

• Partner with line managers to identify and address any people-related issues and provide solutions around talent attraction, retention and development; absence and performance management; employee turnover; employee relations cases.  

• Deliver on people data related reporting as needed, utilising this to inform decision making and as a measurement of added value.  

• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the team on topics related to Compensation & Benefits, Learning & Development and Talent & Recruitment.   

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR (Experience)  

• Proven, experienced People Partner/ HR Business Partner within vibrant, fast paced, changing environments. Working effectively as part of a strong, collaborative team, also with the ability to work independently / autonomously and form and build successful, positive working relationships at all levels across the organisation.  

• A strong interest in and experience of supporting organisations through change initiatives to grow and mature.  

• Detailed and proven experience of working with People processes, data, reporting and systems (Sage People, DocuSign, Kallidus highly advantageous).  

• High attention to detail and data accuracy along with confident presentation and communication skills.   

• Strong sense of ownership, systematic and proactive in approach, with a drive and determination to solve problems and take tasks through to completion.  

• Eagerness to mentor and lead more junior team members and help to build their skills and experience.  

Deadline for Applications: 16th March 

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society. We are part of the Catapult network and we are actively committed to our Inclusivity in Innovation Charter, about which you can find out more here.  

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated. 

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process. 

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer. 

• We are in the UK’s Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.