People Manager

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned People Manager to become a vital part of our People team. This multifaceted position involves close collaboration with managers company-wide, overseeing daily people operations, and shaping policies and processes essential for our upcoming growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance the onboarding and offboarding procedures to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Manage employment and contractor agreements alongside related documentation.
• Coordinate with Employer of Record (EOR) providers to support an international workforce.
• Maintain HR processes that balance compliance, efficiency, and employee-centric approaches.
• Provide trusted guidance to managers on people-related matters, including assisting in challenging conversations and employee relations.
• Support managers leading fully remote teams through coaching on performance, engagement, and team development.
• Administer performance review cycles and aid in designing career progression frameworks.
• Champion learning and development activities and help manage compensation and benefits reviews to ensure internal equity.
• Develop and refine HR policies, documentation, and internal workflows to scale People Operations effectively while minimizing bureaucracy.
• Identify automation opportunities and continuously suggest improvements beyond procedural execution.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or as an HR Business Partner.
• Background in a rapidly growing startup or scale-up environment.
• Experience managing internationally distributed teams and liaising with EOR providers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the complete employee lifecycle and UK employment law.
• Proven ability to work autonomously with a proactive mindset and excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with international relocations and immigration processes.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms like Rippling, HiBob, BambooHR, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with remote-first organizational culture and practices.
• Based in the UK or substantial experience within the UK HR framework.

Benefits and Work Environment

Core working hours facilitate effective collaboration, while you enjoy the freedom to schedule your time around these. Intensive development cycles are balanced with periods encouraging full rest and recovery.

• Generous paid leave including vacation, sick days, and public holidays.
• Benefit from meaningful stock options allowing participation in the company's success.
• Fully remote working setup with the ability to work from home wherever employment is possible.
• Flexible working hours beyond core collaboration blocks.
• Family leave provisions with paid maternity, paternity, and caregiving support.