People Director

Sonata One; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonata One, a rapidly scaling fintech business, is seeking a People Director to lead HR initiatives and align business objectives with employees. This strategic role requires experience in building HR systems, enhancing company culture, and managing employee relations. The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic environments and be passionate about empowering talent.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues.
• Proven experience designing and scaling people programs in a scale-up environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and execute a people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Design and implement performance review frameworks and L&D initiatives.
• Own the employee lifecycle including onboarding and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Data-informed decision making

Education

CIPD Diploma

Degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

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Sonata One is a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) business. We're The Private Funds Clearinghouse, connecting more than 53,000 investors with 6,500 funds and 180 fund managers around the globe. Our vision is to change the paradigm of private markets investing through harmonising the end-to-end investment process within one platform. Investors benefit from a seamless, one & done experience across the fund lifecycle (from fund selection and subscription through to settlement and reporting) underpinned by a globally compliant KYC passport and 24/7 support. Fund managers can raise capital faster at a lower cost from a wider pool of pre-approved investors. Founded in 2015, Sonata One has a presence in eight locations worldwide including the US, UK and Luxembourg, Guernsey, South Africa and Mauritius.

We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit an experienced People Director to join our global team.

Position Overview:

As our People Director, you'll be a key member of the leadership team, owning the strategy and execution of all people-related initiatives. You will be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. You drive the development of scalable HR systems, strengthen our culture, and ensure we attract, retain, and grow world-class talent. This is both a strategic and hands-on role - ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building from the ground up, and is passionate about empowering people and performance.

Responsibilities:

People Strategy & Leadership

• Enhance and execute a people strategy aligned with business goals and our scaling roadmap
• Act as a strategic advisor to the executive team on organizational design, talent, and culture
• Lead and build the People team as the company grows
• Support Sonata One's culture by suggesting and organising events and other initiatives.

Performance & Development

• Design and implement performance review frameworks, career progression paths, and L&D initiatives
• Champion a culture of feedback, accountability, and continuous growth
• Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive reporting to the management team and third parties.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs

Culture & Employee Experience

• Own the employee lifecycle - onboarding, engagement, wellbeing, DEI, and offboarding
• Preserve and evolve our culture as we grow, with a focus on values-driven leadership

Operations & Compliance

• Implement and enhance scalable HR controls and improve processes for efficiency
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance, partnering with the legal department as needed/required.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Own compensation philosophy, benchmarking, and total rewards programs

Qualifications:

• Human Resource Qualification - CIPD Diploma - ICS OR Degree in Human Resource Management
• Minimum of 8 years of experience resolving complex employee relations issues
• Proven experience designing and scaling people programs in a scale-up environment
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices (multinational experience a plus)
• Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder at all levels
• Data-informed, systems-oriented, and unafraid to get hands-on
• Committed to fostering inclusive, high-performing, and values-driven workplaces

Being part of Sonata One provides a collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and diversity. We believe in the power of our unique mission and we all work together towards that one single goal. We also believe in being real. We're not a big corporate. Everyone has an important role to fulfil, and your contribution will be an integral part of our success story.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a high impact role.