People Business Partner (UKEMEA) | HR | London, UK

Savanta is looking for an experienced HR professional who is ready to partner with leaders champion culture and make a real impact across a growing global business.

About Us:

Savanta is a leading data market research and advisory company helping the worlds leading brands make better decisions faster. With over 500 people across offices in multiple countries we combine deep research expertise proprietary technology and high-impact consulting to give our clients a complete view of their markets their customers and their competitors.

The People team plays a vital role in Savanta by supporting our people. As HR professionals we work hard to create a positive work culture ensuring that employees feel supported motivated and engaged.

About the Role:

As a People Business Partner at Savanta you will play a crucial role in shaping and driving the People/HR agenda within the organization. You will have a broad and holistic view of the company considering various HR functions and their interdependencies. Your responsibilities will involve partnering with business leaders to provide guidance and support on people-related issues.

One of your key objectives will be to help create a culture of high performance engagement and continuous improvement throughout Savanta. This means working closely with leaders and employees to foster an environment that encourages productivity innovation and collaboration.

You will be a visible People coach to the business offering guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies practices and initiatives.

Additionally part of your role will involve mentoring training and managing other members of the global People/HR teams. By sharing your expertise and contributing to their development you will help establish a trusted centre of excellence within the organization.

You will be working in a dynamic fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. You need to have a combination of business acumen relationship building skills empathy strategic thinking communication skills analytical skills change management skills coaching and mentoring skills HR expertise flexibility results orientation cultural sensitivity and ethics and integrity.

By embodying these skills and attributes you will make a significant impact as a People Business Partner at Savanta contributing to the organisations success and supporting the growth and development of its employees.

This role is based out of our London office with an expectation to be onsite 2-3 days per week.

About You:

To succeed in this role you must have:

• Significant generalist HR experience with demonstrable depth in UK employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; familiar with EMEA employment landscapes.
• Experience leading and developing HR team members.
• Confident facilitator able to run leadership forums and people-focused workshops.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5 or above) or equivalent demonstrated experience.
  

Desirable Skills:

• Experience of line management.
• Experience working in a multi-jurisdiction EMEA environment.

• Familiarity with BambooHR Freshdesk Deel or Boundless.
• Experience contributing to career architecture competency frameworks or inclusion projects.
• Background in professional services research or a data/insights environment.

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And in return Savanta offers:

• Salary Range: 60000 - 68000(depending on experience and ability)
• Bonus Scheme
• Unlimited annual leave
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working practices
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Health & Wellbeing package
• Financial Health (pension life assurance etc.)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team & Company Socials
• Committees for Health & Well Being Charities & Volunteering and DE&I
  

Why Join Us:

Part of the vibrant Next 15 Communications Group we have an entrepreneurial and inclusive company culture that actively recognizes and values its people and offers unrivalled scope for career development including mentoring coaching as well as extensive training programs.

The company was founded on the belief that tech should be integral to its success and this culture of tech innovation makes us best placed to put Savanta at the heart of our clients businesses offering solutions before they even know the problem.

Savanta is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and continuously strives to be an employer of choice. Our people are our greatest asset - we value workplace diversity and inclusion oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

All candidates will be considered equally however unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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