Lead People Partner Product and Tech

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth technology company is seeking a Lead People Partner for their Product & Technology teams. This pivotal role involves shaping people strategy, fostering high-performance cultures, and partnering closely with senior leaders to drive talent engagement initiatives in a dynamic, people-first environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + birthday off

Enhanced parental leave

Free Calm App subscription

Work from anywhere for up to 2 months per year

Generous pension scheme with 6% employer contribution

Continuous learning via Udemy Business

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a scale-up technology or consultancy business.
• Extensive experience supporting product and technology functions globally.
• Strong ability to influence C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Drive the people strategy, aligning with business objectives.
• Lead key people initiatives, including compensation and performance management.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations cases.

Skills

Influencing senior leadership

Employee relations management

Change management

Data-driven decision making

High-performance culture

Job description

Lead People Partner Product & Technology

Location:

London – Hybrid / Remote

Salary:

Up to £100k + up to 15% bonus

Our client is a global, high-growth technology company on its way to IPO.

As they continue to scale, they seek a Lead People Partner Product & Technology to drive their people strategy, partnering closely with their Product & Technology teams to enable growth and innovation.

The Lead People Partner Product & Technology will shape and lead the people strategy for the Product function globally, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-moving, people-first environment.

• Drive the people strategy, aligning initiatives with business objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders to develop high-impact talent and engagement strategies.
• Lead key people initiatives, including compensation, performance management, and organisational development.
• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations cases and coach C Suite on best practices.
• Use data-driven insights to inform decision-making and optimise people-focused solutions.
• Proven experience as a Lead People Partner Product & Technology within a scale-up technology or consultancy business.
• Must have extensive experience supporting product and technology functions globally.
• Strong ability to influence and partner with senior leadership and C-suite executives.
• Expertise in managing complex employee relations cases and fostering high-performance cultures.
• Experience leading transformation and change management initiatives.
• Agile, results-driven approach with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• 25 days annual leave + birthday off + option to buy/sell holiday
• Enhanced parental leave & flexible working options
• Well-being perks, including a free Calm App subscription
• Work from anywhere for up to 2 months per year
• Generous pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution
• Continuous learning via Udemy Business & development programs