People Tech Functional Lead - 6 Month FTC

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Location

Reading

Job Family

Corporate Functions

Job Type

Full Time

Posted Date

17-Jul-2025

Ref #

68293

This is an opportunity to shape the future people technology, processes, and ways of working, and be part of the strategic and transformational People Technology initiatives.

The role is part of the People Technology team who together touch every one of our 18,000 employees. With a dedication to delivering with excellence and a belief in creating outstanding employee experiences in the moments that matter, this role has the opportunity to truly transform our business. The role offers the right person a platform to demonstrate their Functional HR expertise and combine this with Technological experience within the most exciting joint ventures in Europe.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And one of the UK\’s biggest companies too.

Diverse, hard-working teams – jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values, and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can\’t wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive, and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunitiesemployer, and we\’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must havethe following experience;

• Working with Human Capital Management (HCM)/ or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)/ or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms and understand their important functionalities, benefits and offers providing the Technology point of contact for People & Transformation business leads
• Ability to work with IT, suppliers and other partners to help deploy People applications. This includes discovery, design, system testing and UAT
• Work with IT, suppliers and other partners to ensure effective deployment to the business, with the employee experience at the forefront
• Build strong relationships across People & Transformation
• Experience of having delivered business strategies and requirements
• Extensive experience of managing demands (incoming and outgoing) from different teams across the business and in a challenging environment

The other stuff we are looking for

We\’d also love you to bring;

• previous experience reviewing releases improvements from Oracle HCM, working with the Technology integrator team to identify which optional improvements should be implemented and to evaluate the impacts of universal upgrades to ensure that the business is prepared for these changes
• Experience of working in a Joint Venture, Merger or Acquisition environment
• Experience of having delivered HRIS transformation
• Experience of having delivered a specific cloud module
• Work with Process Excellence and Digitalisation teams to maximise the technology experience
• CRM/ERP platform experience

What\’s in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, theirlives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowerseveryone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day.We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better businessand a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get abumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can addif you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones,making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we\’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you\’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include two interview stages.

When you apply, you\’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we\’ll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check, and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

Things move pretty fast around here. New tech, new products, new ideas – and new opportunities for talented people like you.

So, create a tailored job alert and we\’ll let you know as soon as your dream role\’s ready for you.

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