We’re looking for an experienced People Generalist to provide senior leadership and continuity during a 9–12 month maternity cover. You’ll step into a well-functioning People team and focus on stability, sound judgement, and trusted partnership with the business—stepping in hands-on where needed, without disrupting established ways of working.
Some of the things you’ll do:- People Leadership: Lead and support a team of six, coaching three direct reports to deliver across their respective areas.
- Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to the COO and senior leaders on complex people matters.
- Employee Relations: Own senior escalation of complex ER cases, ensuring fair, compliant, and pragmatic outcomes.
- People Operations: Oversee core People Operations and the annual people cycle to ensure smooth, compliant delivery.
- Function Continuity: Maintain business-as-usual excellence and stability throughout the interim period.
- Senior People Generalist experience (Head of People, People Lead, or Senior HRBP).
- Hands-on experience in business partnering, Employee Relations, and People Operations.
- Experience leading and developing People teams.
- Background in organisations of c.100–1,000 employees.
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.
- Experience in tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred.
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