People and Talent Partner

Apto; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Apto is seeking an HR Manager to lead talent development and employee engagement across our growing European operations, shaping people strategies to attract, develop and retain exceptional talent.

Working with the senior leadership team, you will design scalable people practices, implement performance and leadership development programmes, and partner with recruitment to build strong pipelines across multiple countries.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in talent management, learning and development, or HR business partnering roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing talent development programmes.
• Strong knowledge of performance management and succession planning methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience developing HR policies, frameworks, and processes in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Own Talent Management design and succession planning processes.
• Lead Learning & Development strategy and leadership programmes.
• Own the annual Performance Management cycle and objective setting.
• Develop and promote Employee Engagement and culture initiatives.
• Provide strategic HR partnership and organisational design support across Europe.

Skills

Talent management

Learning & development

HR business partnering

Stakeholder management

HR policy design

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Join us to help lead the next wave of the digital economy.

The world depends on the infrastructure that keeps us connected. From the way we work to how we live, every moment depends on it. Yet most of that infrastructure sits in the same crowded hubs, running up against constraints on space, power and permits. That's where you come in.

At Apto, we design, build and operate hyperscale data centres where they're needed most - in Europe's fastest-growing markets, working with customers to unblock capacity bottlenecks. These are the places our customers need to be next, where land and power can be unlocked and where growth is possible - so the digital economy can thrive.

You'll join a business formed to develop and operate the European data centre assets of global investment manager PIMCO, we benefit from the scale, resources and land sourcing capabilities of one of the largest real estate platforms in Europe.

We have the firepower to deliver - but it's our people who make the difference: a leadership team behind some of the most ambitious data centre projects in the world, and colleagues who will push you, back you and bring you into the decisions that shape our future. From day one, we've been deliberate about the company we're building - values-led, customer-obsessed and ambitious for each other's success.

If you want to work somewhere you can see the direct impact of what you do, this is your moment. At Apto, we don't just build data centres. We build careers, capabilities and a culture where everyone owns the outcome.

The role

The HR Manager will lead Apto's people development agenda, ensuring the organisation attracts, develops, engages, and retains exceptional talent.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and people managers across all functions, this role will drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement initiatives that support Apto's ambitious growth objectives.

You will play a critical role in establishing scalable people practices that support a fast-growing international business while fostering a culture of continuous learning, inclusion, accountability, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Management

• Design and implement Apto's talent management framework.


• Lead annual talent review and succession planning processes.


• Partner with leaders to develop workforce capability plans aligned with business strategy.

Learning & Development

• Develop and execute Apto's learning and development strategy.


• Create leadership development programmes for emerging and senior leaders.


• Manage professional development initiatives, technical training programmes, and mentoring schemes.

Performance & Career Development

• Own the annual performance management cycle.


• Support managers in setting meaningful objectives and conducting performance reviews.


• Embed a culture of continuous feedback and professional development.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop initiatives to enhance employee engagement and retention.


• Support the development of Apto's values-driven culture.


• Drive programmes that enhance employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

HR Business Partnering

• Provide strategic HR advice to business leaders.


• Support organisational design and change management initiatives.


• Partner with recruitment teams to ensure strong talent pipelines..


• Manage HR outsource provider to ensure compliance with laws and regulations across all European jurisdictions.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills


• Strategic thinker with a data-driven mindset


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• High emotional intelligence and candidate-centric approach


• Proficient in employer branding and candidate engagement strategies

What we offer

Apto offers competitive salaries and bonuses alongside a full package of benefits that you'd expect. All employees are part of the Long-Term Incentive Plan, which offers a meaningful incentive to align the whole Apto team on the success of the platform. Further details will be provided during the interview process.

You will be joining Apto at an early stage in our development and the opportunities for career growth are limited only by your ambition, we will offer a breadth of exposure to senior executives, investors and daily interaction with a world class team. Everyone takes accountability for the success of Apto - this mindset isn’t for everyone but if it is for you - we'd love to have a conversation.

Basic Qualifications

• Significant experience in talent management, learning and development, or HR business partnering roles.


• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing talent development programmes.


• Strong knowledge of performance management and succession planning methodologies.


• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.


• Experience developing HR policies, frameworks, and processes in a growing organisation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within infrastructure, technology, engineering, real estate, construction, or data centre sectors.


• Experience supporting international or multi-country organisations.


• Expertise in competency frameworks, career architecture, and leadership development.


• Experience implementing HRIS or talent management systems.

Location

Dublin or London.

Reporting

David West - Chief Financial Officer at Apto

Apto is an equal opportunities employer.