HR People Partner (Employee Relations & Change)

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced HR People Partner to join our team during an exciting period of growth and organisational change.

This is a highly operational, hands-on HR role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with managers, supporting employee relations casework end-to-end, and helping deliver smooth integration of new teams through TUPE and acquisition activity.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining a fair, consistent, and inclusive colleague experience across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this varied and impactful role, you will:

• Provide practical HR guidance and coaching to managers across multiple sites.
• Manage a wide range of employee relations cases end-to-end, including disciplinaries, grievances, investigations, absence and performance matters.
• Support organisational change activity, restructuring and workforce transitions.
• Contribute to acquisition and integration projects, including TUPE transfers.
• Ensure HR policies and processes are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation.
• Partner with leaders to resolve people issues effectively and fairly.
• Support wider People initiatives and project work as required in a fast-paced environment.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture across Wavenet.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’d love to hear from candidates who bring:

• CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong background in an HR Partner/HRBP/HR Advisor role with significant ER exposure.
• Confidence in managing complex and sensitive employee relations matters.
• Experience supporting business change, transformation or restructuring.
• Understanding of TUPE and HR support during mergers or acquisitions.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• A proactive, organised and adaptable approach.
• Commitment to inclusion, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Additional Information

Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Annual Leave: Start your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day each year up to 28 days—our way of expressing appreciation for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is our priority. Benefit from private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance program, all facilitated by our Wellbeing Team.
• Wavenet Academy: We are excited to announce the launch of Wavenet Academy, our new user-friendly Learning Management System (LMS). This platform is designed to enhance learning, training, and personal development initiatives across our organisation.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider? Apply today or contact our friendly Talent Acquisition Team at Natilla.Turner@wavenet.co.uk for more information.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team.