Senior People Partner

At Vaarst were committed tomutual growth and respect. Join our team to learn and evolvetogether in an environment that values innovation and acts withkindness andrespect.

Location:Bristol UKHybrid 2 days per week in theoffice

Salary: 70000depending on skills andexperience

AboutVaarst:

Vaarstfocuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificialintelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to createa difference in the world with underwater technology for ourclients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.

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Founded in 2021 by our sister company Rovco weveannounced funding of more than 30 million been voted one of themost innovative and sustainable companies working towards net zeroand won awards for Best Use of AI and Best Technology Innovation.

Discover your place in a hybrid team of 160people that celebrates diversity knowing that every perspective isa valuable part of our success and that empowers you to achieve afulfilling worklife balance.

SeniorPeople Partner

Reporting to ourChief People Office you willbe a trusted partner working closelywith management and employees providing handson and strategic inputinsight and advice on all peoplerelated matters. Working across theorganisation youll be able toidentify gaps and problems quicklycome up withsolutions and implement theseacross theorganisation.

You willneed to bestrategicoperational and tactical as well as influence effectively acrossall levels of the company building and maintaining excellentworking relationships and being able toexpertly navigate ambiguityrecognising when it is appropriate to introduce more structure andprocess without introducing unnecessarybureaucracy.

Passionate about setting people upfor success and creating a fun inclusive environment you will be adriver ensuring everyone has clarity and accountability in theirroles creating and supporting a highperformancementality.

Well welcome your ideas &input and support your development In addition this is anincredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewableenergy.

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Objectives& Responsibilities:

Vaarstis an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely tochange as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilitieswill include:

• Becoming a trustedpartner to managers and key business leaders. Recognized for theirPeople knowledge and insights.
• Responsible forand drive improvements to the endtoend employee lifecycle andemployee experience. This covers talent management employeerelations coaching/development compliance compensation and benefitsculture and organizational design anddevelopment.
• Ability to develop a deepunderstanding of key drivers of engagement and be able to taketargeted action to enhance the employeeexperience.
• Experienced working across alllevels; strategic operational and tactical as well as the abilityto influence effectively across all levels of thecompany.

Youshould apply if youhave.

(weknow its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You donthave to match all the listed requirements exactly to be consideredfor this role):

• Significantexperience as a Senior Business Partner in a fastpaced changingorganisationwith demonstratable impact in creating fun workplaceswhere people love to work
• Experienced atintroducing new tools and processes into the business at the righttime to get maximum impact creating a highperformance culturewithout unnecessary bureaucracy. Able to harness the power oftechnology to facilitate business growth.
• Clearconcise effective communicator. Persuasive can debate and challengewithin the team and with peers across thecompany.
• Very strong ability to usequantitative data and metrics to drive decision making that willimpact business success.
• Identifies work thatneeds to be done proposes solutions and executesindependently.
• A culture champion with agenuine belief in company values and a passion for making thecompany a great place to work.
• Progressiveinclusive and passionate about widening access into demographicallyunbalancedindustries.

Growtogether with Vaarst you may have some knowledge of the followingif you dont these are areas youll developin.

• Internationalexperience as we expand into the Americas Asia Pacific Europe andAfrica.
• Implementing technology and AI toolsinto the people teams practice
• Offshore andSubsea engineering including offshore wind and renewableindustries

Benefits

AtVaarst were committed to creating adiverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Ourhybridremote approach and stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub providea welcoming space designed to nurture your creativity productivityand wellbeing.

Inaddition youll get an extensive range of benefits soyou can focus on doing your very best work:

• Flexible hybrid working so you canwork when is best for you
• 25 days annual leaveto start with increasing to 35 days after 6 years bankholidays
• Private medical insurance includingDental optical which can be extended to yourfamily
• Career and learning development throughpaid courses conferences and events
• Curiosityfund up to 500 to spend on learning which is not role related
• Up to 10% company bonus
• Pension up to 6% company contribution
• Life assurance 4X basesalary
• Volunteering day to give back to yourlocal community
• Enhanced maternity andadoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing greatwork and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including reducedhours job share phased return to work term time working compressedhours
• Were a sociable tightknit team withmonthly socials
• Hybrid working Most teams workin our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be hands on withour technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minutewalk from the train station with a balcony fresh fruit snacks anddrinks in the office

Join Vaarst in ourmission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place bydeploying technology for good.

InterviewProcess

At Vaarst weve designed astraightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for bothyou and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. Thismeans that your name date of birth and other personal details willnot be seen by the hiring team.

1. Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting yourskills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions onelements that are important to therole.
2. Talent PartnerInterview: We will tell you more about the role theteam and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want tolearn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst andprovide answers to yourquestions.
3. AptitudeTest: Demonstrate your critical thinkingproblemsolving abilities and workplace personality through anaptitude test.
4. TeamInterview: Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interviewwith a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and shareyour skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies keyskills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questionsyou may have.
5. ExecutiveConversation: Meet with an executive for a 30minutediscussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts onthe role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations andensure this role aligns with youraspirations.
6. OfferIf you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to joinVaarst and become part of ourteam.

We value the diversity of ourteams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individualsfrom all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuablepart of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustmentthroughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let amember of the Talent team know.

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