Head of People Partnering UK & Europe

You will design and deliver the People Partnering strategy for the UK and Europe business. You will advise senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and change. You will lead People Partners, use workforce analytics, oversee talent initiatives, coach managers, and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the People Partnering strategy for the UK and Europe business
• Advise senior leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations
• Lead, mentor, and develop People Partners
• Support organisational change and equip leaders with people-management tools
• Drive employee engagement action plans using survey insights
• Ensure HR policies align with employment laws and cross-border employment requirements
• Use HR analytics to inform strategy and present workforce insights
• Oversee performance management, career development, and succession planning
• Coach managers on employee relations, leadership development, and team effectiveness
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion in people-partnering activities

Requirements

• Progressive HR experience partnering directly with SVP or C-suite leaders
• Experience partnering with cross-cultural leadership teams
• Experience managing junior and senior People Partners
• Understanding of global HR practices and employment laws, particularly in India and European countries
• Business acumen and ability to align HR strategy with business goals
• Leadership, communication, interpersonal, critical-thinking, and analytical skills
• Ability to drive organisational change
• Experience leading HR for commercial and operations client groups is desirable

Benefits

• Share options
• Generous annual leave in addition to bank holidays
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Paid and unpaid sabbatical options
• Private family health insurance with OPD coverage and top-up options
• Accidental and life insurance
• Access to therapy sessions, courses, meditations, and workshops
• Paid volunteering and development days
• Annual learning and development budget
• Work from abroad for up to 90 days annually
• Home-office setup contribution
• Laptop replacement and ownership
• Office snacks, coffee, tea, and lunch, depending on location