Development Technology HR Business Partner in Manchester

Development Technology HR Business Partner

Join to apply for the Development Technology HR Business Partner role at Victorian Plumbing. We’re the UK’s largest online bathroom retailer and need a strategic partner who can help our high‑performing tech teams thrive. This isn’t just policy and paperwork – it’s being the essential support that drives talent, performance and culture across the Dev Tech department.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Strategic Partnership: Act as the key HR point of contact for Tech leadership, proactively understanding business priorities and talent needs.
• Talent & Acquisition Support: Work with the recruitment team and managers to develop effective recruitment strategies for technical roles, ensuring we attract and retain top‑tier talent.
• Performance Management: Drive and support the performance cycle, providing expert guidance on goal setting and constructive feedback mechanisms tailored for technical teams.
• Organisational Design & Development: Advise on workforce planning and change management to optimise team structures and enhance efficiency.
• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice and resolution on complex employee relations matters, supporting managers with fairness and compliance.
• Compensation & Benefits: Partner on competitive and equitable compensation and benefit offerings to retain our best builders and coders.
• Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and vibrant work environment where our tech employees can excel and innovate.

Skills and Experience Required

• Significant HRBP Experience: Proven track record supporting managers in technology or development functions.
• Tech Literacy: Understanding of software development methodologies, roles and skill sets.
• HR Mastery: In‑depth knowledge of Performance Management, Compensation, Employee Relations and Organisational Development.
• Exceptional Consulting Skills: Strong coaching, influencing and rapport‑building abilities with senior tech leaders and managers.
• Analytical Prowess: Ability to use HR data and analytics to diagnose issues, propose solutions and inform decisions.
• UK Employment Law: Solid understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Qualifications (Highly Desirable): Relevant degree or professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD Level 5 or 7).

Ready to BOSS Your Career?

If you’re an ambitious HR professional ready to be a crucial strategic partner in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, we want to hear from you. Don’t let this opportunity drain away!

• Department: Human Resources
• Reporting To: Head of HR

Apply today and help us keep the taps flowing on innovation!

During the first six months of employment you’ll be based mainly on‑site in our Leyland/Skelmersdale and Manchester offices. After this period a hybrid model will be discussed at interview (Full Time 40 Hours per Week).

At VictorianPlumbing.co.uk, we’re committed to creating a fair and enriching workplace environment that fosters respect and celebrates our differences. We do not discriminate based on sex, religion, political beliefs, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, gender reassignment, or any other protected characteristic, nor do we discriminate on the basis of pregnancy or lactation.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require adjustments to participate in the application process, please let us know at your earliest convenience.

VictorianPlumbing.co.uk is not on the UK Border Agency’s Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants currently.