HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner

Bluecube Technology Solutions – An Ekco Company

12‑month fixed‑term contract (FTC) based in a hybrid capacity, with travel to Milton Keynes and London. The role is part of the global People Operations team and reports to the Chief People Officer.

• Advise and coach managers on employee relations matters, including performance, long‑term absence, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure compliance with UK employment legislation (including TUPE) and UK GDPR/Data Protection Act, escalating legal risks to the internal Legal Counsel as required.
• Keep HR policies up to date and deliver manager training to align with UK employment law changes and best practice.
• Support compensation and benefits activities: job evaluation, benchmarking, salary reviews, promotions, and benefits administration in partnership with external providers.
• Assist the UK People Partner with accurate and timely monthly payroll reporting; reconcile variances and oversee approval processes.
• Maintain high‑quality HRIS data and review data automation in HiBob.
• Use HR analytics to provide insights on headcount, attrition, diversity, engagement and ER trends, recommending appropriate actions.
• Coordinate workforce planning inputs (headcount, attrition, succession) with Finance and UK leaders, preparing regular updates and variance analyses.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with leaders, managers and employees across the UK.
• Coach and mentor the People Partner, supporting their development and capability to manage internal people processes.
• Partner with leaders to deliver change initiatives with clear communication, stakeholder engagement and measurable success outcomes.
• Support the development and implementation of career frameworks to promote growth, clarity and consistency across roles.
• Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to ensure employment contracts for new hires are accurate.
• Manage global mobility and immigration processes, guiding managers through requirements.
• Support the HR Consultant with transformation and organisational change activities, people impacts, documentation and communications.

• Demonstrated experience in a People Partner / HR Business Partner or equivalent role with UK experience, ideally within global People Operations teams and in the technology sector.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment practices and employment law, including TUPE and contemporary ER casework.
• Operational fluency with modern HRIS (HiBob ideal) and payroll processes; high standards for data quality, controls and documentation.
• Excellent judgment, written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills; able to simplify complexity and influence decisions.

• Relevant HR qualification (e.g., CIPD or equivalent).
• Evidence of continuous professional development in UK employment law / ER.

• ⭐️ Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year
• 🚀 Best Supplier Award ITM
• 🏅 Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast
  50 Awards
• 🌈 Ekco is committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging
• 🎉 We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression
• ✨ Flexible working with a family‑friendly focus are at the core of our company values

Milton Keynes, Moorgate – London, Holborn – London (Hybrid)

Full‑time (12‑month FTC)