People Experience Partner (Projects - Culture, Engagement & DEIB), AI Scale-up

Hawkwood l People & Talent Recruiting

London

Hybrid

GBP 72,000 - 88,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading AI scale-up in London is seeking a People Experience Partner to design and implement initiatives focused on culture, engagement, and DEIB. With a hybrid working model, this role offers a competitive salary up to £80k plus share options and an opportunity to significantly impact employee experience in a rapidly scaling business.

Qualifications

8+ years of experience as a People professional in a tech-led environment.
Strong background in People Partnering with special projects experience.
Hands-on experience with engagement surveys and performance cycles.
Solid project management skills to handle multiple initiatives.
Data-driven approach to strategy and measurement.

Responsibilities

Lead engagement initiatives including surveys.
Manage the annual performance cycle communications.
Act as a superuser of performance platforms.
Take ownership of key projects like career frameworks.
Support the delivery of DEIB strategy.
Build strong cross-functional relationships.
Analyze data to inform strategy.
Support the leadership team in delivering the strategy roadmap.

Skills

People Partnering

Project Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration

DEIB Projects

Engagement Surveys

Wellbeing Programs

Tools

Performance Platforms

Engagement Platforms

Job description

Overview

People Experience Partner (Projects) – Culture, Engagement & DEIB, AI Scale-up.

Salary: Up to £80k + Share Options

Office Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 2–3 days per week in the office

Hawkwood are currently working with a well-known AI scale-up who are looking to hire a People Experience Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a measurable impact in a company at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Our client is seeking an experienced People Experience Partner to design and deliver high-impact initiatives across culture, engagement, performance, DEIB. You’ll be joining a close-knit and ambitious team at a pivotal moment, as the company embarks on an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead engagement initiatives, including annual and pulse surveys, as part of a broader listening strategy.
Manage the annual performance cycle, including communications and training.
Act as a superuser of the performance and engagement platform, shaping solutions in line with strategy.
Take ownership of key projects (career frameworks, wellbeing, recognition) while also supporting large-scale initiatives.
Support DEIB strategy delivery, including rollout of training and manager resources.
Build strong cross-functional relationships across People, Talent, Internal Comms, and the wider business.
Analyse internal and external data to inform strategy and measure impact.
Support the People & Talent leadership team in delivering the annual strategic roadmap.

About You

8+ years of experience as a People professional, ideally within a scaling, tech-led business.
Strong background in People Partnering with proven experience leading special projects.
Hands-on experience delivering - Annual engagement surveys, Annual performance cycles & Wellbeing and recognition programmes, rolled out company-wide.
Solid project-based experience, able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Background in Talent Development and DEIB projects.
Confident using People tools (performance and engagement platforms).
Data-driven approach to shaping and measuring strategy.
Experience partnering with Internal Communications teams.

Why apply?

This role offers the chance to influence and shape the employee experience in a business that’s scaling rapidly and tackling some of the most complex challenges in technology today. With a competitive salary, share options, and hybrid working, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your own career.

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