HR Business Partner

Level 5

Location - London HQ (Office presence required)

Hiring Manager: Caitlin McNeil

HR Business Partner – Technology (10-Month Maternity Cover Secondment)
Deliveroo is building a company where everyone can feel they belong, can grow, and can do the best work of their careers. Our Global HR Business Partnering model operates within a centres-of-excellence framework, with specialised HR units dedicated to their own client groups for optimal support and expertise.

As an HR Business Partner – Technology, you will support the VP, HR – Technology in partnering with senior leaders across Engineering. You'll help deliver people initiatives that enable business success, collaborating closely with HR colleagues and stakeholders to bring our People strategy to life.

This role is based in our London HQ office, with hybrid working options.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with and support senior business leaders across the Technology organisation, providing practical advice and coaching on People-related matters.
• Support the VP, HR – Technology in delivering people initiatives and cyclical programmes across the function.
• Help implement the People plan for the Technology organisation, ensuring alignment with business goals and the broader Deliveroo People strategy.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Reward, DE&I, Internal Communications and Legal to deliver seamless HR solutions.
• Contribute to change and organisational-development initiatives, helping teams scale effectively.
• Provide data-driven insights on engagement, attrition, diversity and organisational health to inform decision-making.
• Coordinate cyclical HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation cycles and workforce planning.
• Support the management of employee-relations cases and investigations, ensuring fair, consistent and timely outcomes.
• Champion Deliveroo's culture and values, fostering an inclusive and engaging employee experience.

Requirements

• Experience as an HR Business Partner in a fast-paced, matrixed organisation (ideally within technology or a comparable environment).
• Strong stakeholder-management and relationship-building skills across all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to support the delivery of HR programmes and processes that drive business performance.
• Good understanding of UK employment law and HR best practice (knowledge of Indian labour law is helpful but not required).
• Analytical mindset – able to interpret people data and use insights to inform action.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Genuine passion for enabling people and teams to do their best work.

Why Deliveroo
Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and are always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things.

Workplace & Benefits
At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business, and we prioritise their welfare.

Benefits differ by country but typically include healthcare, well-being support, parental leave, pensions and generous annual-leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice.

Please speak with your recruiter for more information.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be.

We have no judgement when it comes to any of the things that make you who you are — your gender, race, sexuality, religion or even a secret aversion to coriander.

All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process.

If you require adjustments to apply or participate in interviews, please let us know — we'll make every effort to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.