HR Lead

About Scrumconnect Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK-wide, award-winning software development and consulting firm with over 400 consultants nationwide. We partner with major UK public sector organisations to design and deliver impactful, citizen-focused digital services that have reached over 50 million citizens and saved taxpayers more than £25 million.

We are passionate about building technology and services that make a real difference. Our culture is built on collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning, empowering each team member to grow and thrive. We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Human Resources Business Partner to partner with business leaders in a fast-paced technology environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational HR support, drive people initiatives, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure compliance with UK employment and immigration legislation, while supporting HR associates in managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of relevant HRBP experience in the UK, alongside a basic understanding of Indian employment law.

Experience in the technology, software and services, IT services, or digital sectors is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Leadership & Supervision Supervise and mentor HR associates/coordinators, assigning daily tasks and establishing performance goals. Conduct regular one-to-one feedback sessions, performance reviews, and training for team members. Ensure team compliance with internal HR SLAs, company policies, and labour regulations. Support managers and extended leadership teams with special HR projects, where required.
2. Employee Relations & Engagement Act as the primary point of contact for employee enquiries relating to HR policies, benefits, and workplace concerns. Manage employee relations matters, facilitate conflict resolution, address grievances, and escalate complex issues to senior HR management where appropriate. Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices comply with UK and Indian employment law and are applied consistently. Develop and implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement, including team-building exercises, retention, wellbeing, and organisational culture. Design and roll out employee feedback and engagement surveys, analyse the findings, and develop actionable plans to address key areas for improvement. Promote diversity, equality, and inclusion, fostering a sense of belonging across the organisation. Partner with relevant stakeholders to build and sustain high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative teams.
3. HR Operations & Compliance Own, oversee, and maintain the accuracy of all employee records, HRIS databases, and personnel files, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Coordinate payroll inputs, attendance tracking, leave management, and exit formalities in partnership with Finance and Operations. Support periodic audits and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable local labour laws, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
4. Performance Management & Development Assist line managers with the mid-year and annual performance appraisal processes. Help identify skill gaps across departments and coordinate training and professional development programmes. Key Requirements & Qualifications Education A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A master’s degree or an HR certification such as SHRM or CIPD is a must. Experience At least five years of progressive Human Resources Business Partner experience, with at least one to two years of direct experience supervising or leading a team or junior HR staff. Skills Solid understanding of core HR practices, employment law, and payroll and benefits administration. Proficiency in HRIS platforms, ATS tools, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace. Strong leadership, conflict resolution, and people management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. High discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Opportunities for career progression into senior HR management roles. A collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment. Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation .

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected, valued, and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, individuals from under-represented communities , and those seeking flexible working arrangements . As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer , we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to ensure equal opportunity for all.