Senior People Partner

At Vaarst were committed to mutual growth and respect. Join our team to learn and evolve together in an environment that values innovation and acts with kindness and respect.

Location: Bristol UKHybrid 2 days per week in the office

Salary:70000 depending on skills and experience

About Vaarst:

Vaarstfocuses on making the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good. Were using techniques inartificial intelligenceautonomy computer vision and marine robotics to create a difference in the world with underwater technology for our clients in offshore wind and the subsea industry.

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

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

Senior People Partner

Reporting to our Chief People Office you willbe a trusted partner working closely with management and employees providing handson and strategic input insight and advice on all peoplerelated matters. Working across the organisation youll be able toidentify gaps and problems quickly come up withsolutions and implement theseacross the organisation.

You willneed to bestrategic operational and tactical as well as influence effectively across all levels of the company building and maintaining excellent working relationships and being able toexpertly navigate ambiguity recognising when it is appropriate to introduce more structure and process without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy.

Passionate about setting people up for success and creating a fun inclusive environment you will be a driver ensuring everyone has clarity and accountability in their roles creating and supporting a highperformance mentality.

Well welcome your ideas & input and support your development In addition this is an incredible opportunity to help further the transition to renewable energy.

Other companies might call this: Senior HRBP Senior HR Generalist Lead People Partner People Director.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

Vaarst is an exciting and dynamic environment meaning these are likely to change as we grow upon joining your objectives and responsibilities will include:

• Becoming a trusted partner to managers and key business leaders. Recognized for their People knowledge and insights.
• Responsible for and drive improvements to the endtoend employee lifecycle and employee experience. This covers talent management employee relations coaching/development compliance compensation and benefits culture and organizational design and development.
• Ability to develop a deep understanding of key drivers of engagement and be able to take targeted action to enhance the employee experience.
• Experienced working across all levels; strategic operational and tactical as well as the ability to influence effectively across all levels of the company.

You should apply if you have.

(we know its tough but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You dont have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role):

• Significant experience as a Senior Business Partner in a fastpaced changing organisationwith demonstratable impact in creating fun workplaces where people love to work
• Experienced at introducing new tools and processes into the business at the right time to get maximum impact creating a highperformance culture without unnecessary bureaucracy. Able to harness the power of technology to facilitate business growth.
• Clear concise effective communicator. Persuasive can debate and challenge within the team and with peers across the company.
• Very strong ability to use quantitative data and metrics to drive decision making that will impact business success.
• Identifies work that needs to be done proposes solutions and executes independently.
• A culture champion with a genuine belief in company values and a passion for making the company a great place to work.
• Progressive inclusive and passionate about widening access into demographically unbalanced industries.

Grow together with Vaarst you may have some knowledge of the following if you dont these are areas youll develop in.

• International experience as we expand into the Americas Asia Pacific Europe and Africa.
• Implementing technology and AI tools into the people teams practice
• Offshore and Subsea engineering including offshore wind and renewable industries

Benefits

At Vaarstwere committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Our hybridremote approach and stateoftheart Bristol Office Hub provide a welcoming space designed to nurture your creativity productivity and wellbeing.

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

• Flexible hybrid working so you can work when is best for you
• 25 days annual leave to start with increasing to 35 days after 6 years bank holidays
• Private medical insurance including Dental optical which can be extended to your family
• Career and learning development through paid courses conferences and events
• Curiosity fund 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 base salary
• Volunteering day to give back to your local community
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recognition & rewards for doing great work and living our values and behaviours
• Flexible working options including reduced hours job share phased return to work term time working compressed hours
• Were a sociable tightknit team with monthly socials
• Hybrid working Most teams work in our offices 2 days a week to collaborate and be hands on with our technology. When you do visit our Bristol office is 10 minute walk from the train station with a balcony fresh fruit snacks and drinks in the office

Join Vaarst in our mission to make the world a cleaner greener and safer place by deploying technology for good.

Interview Process

At Vaarst weve designed a straightforward interview process to ensure the best fit for both you and the company. We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the hiring team.

1. Application:Begin by submitting your application with your CV highlighting your skills and experience relevant to the job. Answer key questions on elements that are important to the role.
2. Talent Partner Interview:We will tell you more about the role the team and Vaarsts mission. This is a twoway conversation; we want to learn about your motivation what you can bring to Vaarst and provide answers to your questions.
3. Aptitude Test:Demonstrate your critical thinking problemsolving abilities and workplace personality through an aptitude test.
4. Team Interview:Engage in a 1hour 30 minute interview with a few team members. Experience the role firsthand and share your skills and experience. Well discuss our technologies key skills and team dynamics. As always feel free to ask any questions you may have.
5. Executive Conversation:Meet with an executive for a 30minute discussion. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts on the role and ask any final questions. Well clarify expectations and ensure this role aligns with your aspirations.
6. Offer!If you are successful in the process youll receive an offer to join Vaarst and become part of our team.

We value the diversity of our teams and are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds knowing that every perspective is a valuable part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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