People Partner (Defence Sector) in Hampshire

People Partner – Local to Basingstoke & Bracknell. Reporting to UK Head People Partner. As a People Partner you will act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to business leaders and HR teams to deliver people initiatives that drive performance, engagement, and growth across the UK workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership
  • Lead planning, execution and delivery of local and cross‑functional HR projects.
  • Define scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines and success metrics.
  • Projects include organisational change & transformation, HR calendar items, policy improvement, stakeholder partnering, implementation projects and complex employee relations initiatives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with business leaders, senior HRBPs, Centres of Excellence, HR Shared Services and the UK People Partner team.
  • Act as a trusted advisor providing expert HR guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to support adoption of project outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively with impacted teams and individuals.
• Data & Insights
  • Use data and analytics to inform design, track progress and evaluate impact.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Compliance & Governance
  • Ensure projects comply with employment law, internal policies and ethical standards.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails.

Transferable Skills and Experience

• Project and Change Management
  • Proficient in project planning tools such as Excel or similar.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to lead people through change with empathy and clarity.
• Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
  • Understands broader business context and aligns HR initiatives with organisational goals.
  • Translates strategy into actionable plans.
• Stakeholder Management and Influence
  • Builds strong relationships across all levels of the organisation.
  • Influences without authority and manages resistance to change.
• Analytical & Data‑Driven Decision Making
  • Comfortable with HR metrics, dashboards and workforce analytics.
  • Uses data to inform decisions, measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication and Facilitation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Confident in facilitating workshops, focus groups and group discussions.
• HR Expertise and Legal Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of employment law, HR policies and best practices.
  • Applies HR knowledge pragmatically in project context.
• Employment Relations Expertise
  • Experience managing complex ER cases such as restructures, consultation and redundancy.
  • Coaches managers on ER matters and aligns with organisational values and legal obligations.
• Resilience and Agility
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and adapts to changing priorities.
  • Maintains focus and momentum under pressure.
• Willing and eligible to undertake security clearance.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays (3 flexible).
• Pension – Double matching contributions up to 10%.
• Life assurance.
• Company‑wide incentive plans.
• Flexible benefits such as increased holidays, travel, dental, critical illness and more.
• Employee assistance programme / virtual GP.
• Private medical.
• Company car or car allowance.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process consists of two stages of interviews. We are a Disability‑Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Email EMEIArecruitment@fujitsu.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

EEO and Equality Statement

We are a Disability‑Confident Employer, a certified leader in gender equality, a top employer for social mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory for the Race at Work Charter. We are committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ and are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.