People Partner - Engineering & Product

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A payment and software service provider based in London seeks a People Partner to enhance the employee experience. This role involves strategic partnership with senior leaders, overseeing HR processes, driving engagement, and ensuring compliance with local laws. The position promises dynamic working conditions with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Physical and mental health support via GymPass

Improved maternity and paternity leave

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Health and Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

25 days of annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)

Daily office snacks

Informal office environment in Central London

Qualifications

• Broad HR experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Fluent in English and confident using HRIS tools.
• Strong understanding of local employment law.

Responsibilities

• Support leaders in implementing people processes and managing performance.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding experiences, focusing on retention.
• Promote participation in learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Hello! We're Teya.

Teya is a payment and software service provider, headquartered in London serving small, local businesses across Europe. Founded in 2019, we build easy to use, integrated tools that enable our members to accept payments and boost business performance.

At Teya we believe small, local businesses are the lifeblood of our communities.

We’re here because we don’t believe there’s a level playing field that gives small businesses with a fighting chance against the giants of the high street.We’re here because we see banks and legacy service providers making things harder for them. We don’t think the best technology or the best service should be reserved for those with the biggest headquarters.We’re here to fight for a future where small, local businesses can thrive, and to commit the same dedication they offer all of us.

Become a part of our story.

We’re looking for exceptional talent to join our mission. We offer a chance to create impact in a high-energy and connected culture, while benefiting from continuous learning opportunities, a supportive community which is proud to serve our mission, and comprehensive benefits.

Job Description

Your Mission

We are looking for a People Partner to play a central role in delivering a best-in-class employee experience at Teya. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing people processes across a designated department or area, acting as the go-to strategic advisor for business leaders and employees alike. From onboarding through to engagement, development, and retention, you’ll work to ensure every aspect of the Teyan journey is enriching, consistent, and aligned with our company values and goals.

Working closely with Centres of Excellence, you’ll bring people strategy to life on the ground—ensuring seamless implementation, promoting continuous improvement, and driving cultural alignment and high performance across teams.

This is a highly cross-functional role that requires excellent stakeholder management skills, strong HR knowledge, and a proactive, data-informed approach to people partnership.

In this role you will:

• Support leaders in implementing people processes, driving engagement, managing performance, and planning workforce needs in line with business goals.
• Collaborate with the Talent team to ensure a seamless recruitment process that prioritises both performance and culture fit.
• Oversee onboarding and off boarding experiences, gathering feedback and identifying opportunities to improve retention.
• Promote participation in learning and development initiatives, helping identify skills gaps and development opportunities across teams.
• Lead employee engagement efforts by analysing survey results, supporting action planning, and sharing best practices.
• Partner on goal-setting and performance cycles, helping managers deliver fair, consistent, and growth-oriented feedback.
• Work with leaders and FP&A to forecast workforce needs and ensure alignment with budget planning and cost optimisation.
• Advise on compensation strategy and salary reviews, ensuring fairness and market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with policies and local legislation, adapting global HR processes where needed and maintaining high standards.
• Act as a culture ambassador, supporting the overall Teyan experience and driving continuous improvement across all people practices.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Story

• You have broad HR experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments, partnering directly with senior leaders to support the full employee lifecycle.
  
  

• You’re fluent in English, confident using HRIS tools, and skilled at interpreting people data to guide decisions and actions.
  
  

• You have a strong understanding of local employment law and know how to apply global frameworks with local relevance.
  
  

• You’re an exceptional communicator who builds strong, trust-based relationships across all levels of the business.
  
  

• You handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism, always upholding the highest standards of integrity.
  
  

• You’re highly organised, assertive, and results-driven—comfortable juggling priorities while remaining focused and ethical.
  
  

• You adapt easily to change and thrive in dynamic environments, maintaining a solution-focused mindset under pressure.
  
  

• You’re passionate about company culture and employee experience, and you proactively challenge the status quo to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Additional Information

The Perks

• We trust you, so we offer flexible working hours, as long it suits both you and your team;
  
  

• Physical and mental health support through our partnership with GymPass giving free access to over 1,500 gyms in the UK, 1-1 therapy, meditation sessions, digital fitness and nutrition apps;
  
  

• Our company offers extended and improved maternity and paternity leave choices, giving employees more flexibility and support;
  
  

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme;
  
  

• Health and Life Insurance;
  
  

• Pension Scheme;
  
  

• 25 days of Annual Leave (+ Bank Holidays);
  
  

• Office snacks every day;
  
  

• Friendly, comfortable and informal office environment in Central London.