People & Culture Business Partner

**About Codestone**

For over 25 years, the Codestone Group has consistently pioneered modern ERP, EPM, BI & Analytics, and cloud IT solutions. Today, it is equity backed by FPE Capital and is recognised as the #1 SAP ERP partner in the UK and EMEA North as well as Platinum CCH Tagetik partner and Gold Microsoft partner.

Codestone is also amongst the Top 50 UK Managed Services Providers, offering 700+ and growing customers 24x7x365 technical, solution, cloud hosting and security services.

**Why Join Us?**

Weve got big ambitions for you and the future of our organisation. These are embodied in our **Inspire Transform Achieve** mantra that drives every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our team members to fully embrace this mantra and work hard while having fun. We value every member of our team, their diversity, and the contribution that they make. When we say youre welcome at Codestone, we really mean it. **#lovewhatyoudo**

**#CODEFEST**

Every year we put on a music festival for our employees, their families, and friends. For one weekend every summer, we leave the wonderful world of technology back at the office, don shorts and flip-flops and occupy a beautiful field in the Dorset countryside. We enjoy two days of superb live bands, great food, a well-stocked bar, kids entertainment, festival acts and much more. No rules just leave your laptop at home.

**About the role**

The People & Culture Business Partner plays a pivotal role in driving organisational success by ensuring HR practices support the company's growth, foster a positive workplace culture, and mitigate risks effectively.

The role aligns HR strategies with our growth objectives and future business goals, that includes adapting and implementing a range of HR initiatives to meet evolving organisational demands for talent, employee experiences, contracts and compliance, whilst supporting business acquisition processes and company harmonisation.

This is a hybrid-working role with an expectation to commute to an office 2 days per week, which will be split between two locations; Basingstoke and Poole.

**Your Responsibilities will include**:

- Strategic alignment: Collaborate with business and team leaders to inform the people strategy, ensuring that HR practices align with the overall organisational goals.
- Employee relations: Act as a go-to resource for HR-related matters, offering guidance and solutions to address concerns and improve employee relations.
- Employee lifecycle management: Support employee lifecycle processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
- HR Policies & procedures: Establish and reinforce policies that foster a fair and respectful workplace, handling employee grievances and conflict resolution effectively.
- Training & Development: Keep colleagues and managers informed about relevant HR regulations, company policies, and procedures to maintain compliance and enhance professional development.
- Change Management: Facilitate smooth transitions during periods of change, including mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, or technological advancements, to minimise disruption and maintain employee morale.
- New Business Acquisition Integration: Lead the integration process for new business acquisitions, ensuring smooth transition and alignment with existing HR practices and culture. Delivery of project-specific activities and other HR related requirements for the business.
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**About You**

You will be an experienced and passionate People Business Partner or HR Business Partner, with solid experience of Employee Relations, alongside the involvement of business acquisitions and company integrations. Other specific skill you will bring include experience of compliance and risk management, change management & data analysis.

**Skills Required**:

- Strategic thinking
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership qualities
- Problem-solving Strong business acumen
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**About the Benefits**

Personal KPI bonus scheme
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Contributory company pension scheme
A volunteering day each year to support your local community
Hybrid working policy
Training, learning & development opportunities
Casual dress code
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment and customer bonus referral scheme
Annual company charity music festival
Employee wellbeing programme
Life assurance x 3
Healthcare cash plan and various lifestyle benefits
Extended maternity and paternity leave
Tax-free childcare
And many more

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**Equal Opportunities**

At Codestone, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity enriches our work environment, fosters innovation, and drives better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualifi