People Partner

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.

 

By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.

 

From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

We are looking for a talented, innovative, hands-on, and customer-obsessed HR Business Partner to support our  teams across Colombia. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and is passionate about shaping and executing people strategies that drive organizational effectiveness, talent growth, and an engaging employee experience.

As a senior HR BP, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy—partnering closely with regional and global senior leaders to translate business priorities into actionable talent and organizational strategies. You will guide leaders across workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, performance and capability development, and the execution of core HR programs. Additionally, you will oversee holistic HR service delivery in the region—including Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development—while ensuring alignment with our culture, values, and long-term business goals.

Success in this role requires exceptional communication skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to influence and solve problems in a dynamic, sometimes ambiguous environment. If you are energized by strategic partnership, operational excellence, and delivering meaningful impact at scale, this role is for you.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks related to an assigned BU.

Strategic Adviser

• Serve as the primary HR leader for senior leaders in a region, acting as a trusted advisor on all people-related matters.
• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute their talent strategy to support business growth while ensuring an engaging, respectful work environment.
• Drive organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, performance management, and skills assessment and development, ensuring strong alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with the business to lead routine talent reviews with focus on succession planning, employee growth and development, and organizational health priorities.
• Ensures alignment of the region with the stated core purpose, values, goals and culture of the Endava business;
• Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning etc. to support the business strategy.
• Proactively provides insights, counsel and recommendations to leadership on organizational design and effectiveness;
• Participate in driving iterations related to company-wide programs based on feedback from BU;

Execution Focused

• Drives and provides guidance on core People processes across the BU & region (workforce planning, grades and salary review processes, talent management, performance issues) and ensures alignment across processes with the rest of the region.
• Works with the wider People team to deliver excellent people solutions within designated timelines and budgets. 
• Ensures effective communication and training on people related matters to all stakeholders.

• Utilize data, metrics and analytics to identify trends, develop data-driven recommendations to drive results in the organization and measure initiatives’ effectiveness and analyze business metrics including retention, engagement and other people data to recommend systemic improvements and measure ongoing impact.

• Provide compensation support to leaders for salary actions, annual compensation cycles, promotions and job re-leveling to ensure internal equity and market alignment.

Talent Management and Engagement

• Contributes to the capability growth plan for the BU & region, working with leaders to ensure it addresses the skills gaps and career growth plans of the individuals and teams.
• Partner’s with client group leadership team and relevant People groups to drive a talent strategy focused on engagement and retention of top talent. 
• Coach business partners in career development, leadership effectiveness and management practices, enabling sustained growth and capability building.
• Assist in the development of people plans and scalable people solutions that enable strategic initiatives, drive results, and foster a work environment where all employees can thrive.
• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to build systemic and scalable recruiting programs to support a sustainable talent pipeline.

 

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Manages and resolves employee relations cases, e.g., monitoring absence, capability, and performance, disciplinary investigations and mediating workplace conflict in line with the companies’ policies and legal requirements;
• Escalates cases as needed to more senior level People Partner;
• Keeps abreast of local employment legislation and translates the impact on our organization and business processes ensuring regulatory compliance;
• Contributes to the development, implementation and communication of policies and procedures and Provides guidance and interpretation on people policies;
• Drives strategic People programs at scale partnering with other People Group CoE’s and across broader regions
• Mentors, coaches and provides feedback to managers at all levels; also mentors other People team members

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree or similar education HR degree/cerfication preferred.

Previous Experience

• Has achieved proficiency in the multiple areas of Human Resource Management (talent acquisition, talent development, organization design and development, change management, communications, comp and bens) as well as expertise in employment law.
• Relevant, progressive People Business Partner experience supporting mid-level and executive leaders.
• Strong business acumen and proven ability to influence through data-driven recommendations
• Strong change leadership skills and proven experience to lead bigger change projects.
• Strong relationship-management skills in order to lead through change effectively.
• Proven project management and execution skills, with experience leading complex people initiatives
• Proven ability to operate autonomously with sound judgment and discretion
• Full understanding of People processes and ability to lead the organisation through these effectively and efficiently.
• Data driven, applies data insights to decision-making and influencing through information and insight.  Uses data to demonstrate progress and performance.
• Comfortable with high volume and very fast-paced workload; not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” to complete more tactical work.
• Able to switch between strategic and tactical work.
• Experience working in a global team environment across multiple time zones
• A thorough understanding of the English language and able to competently and confidently conduct oral and written business communications to the highest level.

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;   
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

In compliance with the Law 1581 of 2012, Endava S.A.S. / Endava Colombia S.A.S, identified with NIT. Nº 900.955.679-3 / N° 900.594.521-9 , with an address at Street 96 No. 10 – 38, floor 7th in the city of Bogotá and Career 48 No. 18A – 14 Floor 19, with telephone number (+571) 3905061, (hereinafter referred as “ENDAVA” or the “Organization”), as RESPONSIBLE for the processing of personal information informs:

Keep in mind that once you decide to participate in ENDAVA COLOMBIA's recruitment processes, the physical delivery or sending via e-mail your resume implies the express acceptance, through conclusive behavior, of authorizing ENDAVA to process your data with the purpose to participate in the recruitment processes in the Organization. In particular, the personal data provided shall be part of our "Talent Bank" for a maximum term of two (2) years, which shall be stored on servers located outside the country and may be processed for the purpose of; verifying compliance with the requirements to participate in the Organization's current and/or future recruitment processes; execute interviews and in general, send notifications related to the recruitment processes. In case your resume is not pre-selected, it shall be permanently deleted. ENDAVA guarantees that the personal data obtained shall be used only for the announced purposes and shall be kept for the time required by law.

You, and every personal information owner, have the right to: know, update and rectify your personal data; access to it free of charge; to be informed about its use; request proof of authorization; file complaints for violations of the provisions of current regulations before the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce. Finally, in some applicable cases, modify and revoke the consent given and/or request the deletion of your personal information.

For any additional information related to the processing of your personal data, our Personal Information Processing Policy, and/or exercising of your right to the habeas data, you can contact us through the service channel provided by ENDAVA: [email protected].

At Endava, we’re committed to creating an open, inclusive, and respectful environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their best. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives—because we know that inclusive teams help us deliver smarter, more innovative solutions for our customers. Hiring decisions are based on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential. If you need adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know.