We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead People Partner to join a rapidly growing business in Surrey. This role is essential to driving people strategy and fostering a high-performing culture. As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for aligning HR initiatives with the overall business objectives and enhancing the employee experience.
This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership: Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support the organization’s goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
* Talent Management: Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies. Work with centers of expertise to design effective onboarding and ongoing professional development programs that engage and retain top talent.
* Employee Relations: Foster a positive work environment by managing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and promoting effective communication across all levels of the organization.
* Performance Management: Implement and enhance performance management processes, ensuring they are effective, fair, and aligned with business outcomes. Coach managers on best practices in performance evaluation and feedback.
* Organizational Development: Lead initiatives that support organizational change and development. Collaborate with department heads to assess and identify training needs and career development plans.
* Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to create a workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences.
* HR Analytics: Utilize data-driven insights to influence people strategies and report on HR metrics and trends to enhance decision-making.
Required Skills:
* Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar role, preferably in the software sector.
* Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws in the UK.
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
* Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and implementing solutions.
* Experience in managing change initiatives and organizational development.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics and translate data into actionable insights.
* Ability to work at pace.
Qualifications and Experience:
* CIPD qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
* 7+ years of experience in HR, with a focus on employee relations, talent management, and organizational development.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment is preferred.
If you are passionate about people and are looking to make a significant impact in the Technology industry, we’d love to hear from you.