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Job Description Summary:
The Senior People Operations Partner plays a critical role in driving people strategies that support business objectives, enhancing employee engagement, and ensuring the seamless delivery of People Operations processes in the UK & Ireland. The role provides substantive support in execution and delivery of the full range of People operations matters. As a trusted advisor to leadership, you will provide tactical and operational guidance on people-related matters while collaborating cross-functionally to optimize the Rocketeer experience across the entire lifecycle.What you'll be doing:
Serve as a trusted advisor to our leaders, providing guidance on people-related policies, procedures, and best practices.
Partner closely with Centres of Excellence (COEs), including Total Rewards, Global People Business Partners, & HRIS, to align and execute People Operations initiatives.
Manage employee lifecycle events in coordination with Global People Business Partners and cross-functional partners in Payroll, Benefits, and Ops, and facilitate necessary transactions in Workday, including job changes, global relocation, and offboarding.
Leverage business acumen and People Operations insights to influence decision-making. Analyse key People metrics for your region to drive data-informed decision-making and accountability.
Provide performance management support, including handling employee relations matters.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and foster a high-performance culture.
Lead or co-lead large-scale (global) People projects, change management initiatives, and corporate programs.
Oversee UK & Ireland immigration processes, ensuring timely and compliant visa and right-to-work documentation, while serving as the primary point of contact for employees and external immigration advisors. Maintain awareness of evolving immigration legislation and ensure internal processes align with these.
Work with People Services to document, refine, and enhance processes supporting the employee lifecycle, ensuring a best-in-class employee experience.
Support performance management initiatives, including goal setting and annual review cycles, to promote a high-performing teams culture.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local employment legislation, ensuring People policies and practices remain compliant, including handbooks, employment agreements.
What we are looking for:
6+ years of experience as a People Partner or in a related People Operations function.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth, international, and matrixed environment.
Strong knowledge of UK and Ireland employment laws and regulations.
Proven ability to influence leaders and drive people strategies that align with business objectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong project management skills, experience with driving projects with an international scope.
Expertise in organizational development, employee relations, and performance management.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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