People Partner - Mission Driven Biotech Scale Up

About the Role

Join a cutting-edge AI biotech scale-up based in London, focused on revolutionizing drug discovery and development through frontier AI technologies. Following a massive $2bn investment, this company is rapidly expanding its engineering, research, and People teams. The organisation values exceptional talent, combining leading scientists, engineers, and AI researchers committed to solving healthcare's toughest challenges and fostering a culture driven by curiosity and a mission to change the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with managers across various departments, delivering People-centered guidance aligned with business goals.
• Provide coaching to leaders on employee relations, performance management, absence, probation, family leave, and employee development.
• Support building high-performing teams by offering effective coaching and partnership.
• Analyze workforce data and organizational insights to identify trends, aid decision-making, and influence outcomes.
• Enhance People processes, policies, and overall employee experience through continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition on workforce planning and organizational growth strategies.
• Contribute to broader HR initiatives including performance management, talent development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment characterized by continuous change and growth.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a People Advisor, Junior People Partner, or People Partner.
• Familiarity with scale-up or high-growth company environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and employee relations.
• Confident in coaching leaders through diverse People-related challenges.
• Commercially astute with an understanding of how People functions drive business success.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to establish credibility quickly.
• Analytical mindset comfortable using data to guide decisions.

Additional Information

The company is committed to providing a fair and consistent candidate experience. Applicants are encouraged to apply through the official channels as direct messaging or email inquiries will not be considered to maintain equity in the recruitment process.

Working Conditions

The position requires presence in the office three days per week, balancing collaboration with remote flexibility.