People Business Partner

Join OneAdvanced At OneAdvanced we deliver innovative IT solutions and support to a diverse portfolio of clients. Our mission is to empower businesses through technology, and we believe our people are the key to our success. We are seeking a strategic and people-focused People Manager to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our workforce. Hybrid role based in our York office, with travel required to our other UK sites. What You Will Do Partner with leaders to understand their priorities and translate them into effective, people-focused actions. Confidently challenge and influence senior stakeholders, offering clear guidance, pushing back where needed, and helping steer decisions in the right direction. Lead employee relations cases end-to-end, ensuring fair, consistent, and pragmatic outcomes. Support organisational design, workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning. Oversee performance management cycles, including objective setting, coaching, and development support. Ensure compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and all HR standards. Support change initiatives, guiding leaders and employees through organisational and cultural shifts. Act as a cultural ambassador, strengthening engagement and fostering a positive employee experience. What You Will Have 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a partner or senior role. Strong, hands‑on TUPE experience (essential). A confident professional presence, able to operate credibly at senior and board‑facing levels. Proven ability to challenge constructively, influence decisions, and hold your ground when required. Solid knowledge of UK employment law, HR best practice, and HRIS systems. Strong communication, judgement, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment. A practical, operational mindset focused on delivering meaningful impact. What We Do For You Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral. Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days. Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First. Personal Growth – Regardless of where you are at in your career, we’re committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally. Development Programmes – From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go. Performance Bonus – Our Group‑wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success. Online Learning Platform: SkillsHub – Learning at your fingertips, anytime from anywhere. External training opportunities including apprenticeship. Financial wellbeing – We understand as well your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important. Pension Scheme – Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company. Income protection insurance – Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most. Recognition – Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do. Performance & Talent – Our own technology platform that allows you to get real‑time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self. Making a Difference – We provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about. MatchIt – Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding. Volunteering Time – Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it. Pennies from Heaven – donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger. Who We Are OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services, serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is power the world of work and our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors. We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive, and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people. #J-18808-Ljbffr