People Partner Tech

Synthesia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI company is seeking a People Partner – Tech to serve as a strategic advisor within their technology teams. This hybrid role involves coaching managers, collaborating on HR initiatives, and managing employee relations to foster a strong company culture. Ideal candidates should have experience in tech start-ups, demonstrate proactive problem-solving skills, and align with the company’s values. Join a dynamic environment where innovation meets human connection, located in Greater London.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a People team, ideally as a People Partner.
• Experience in a tech start-up or hyper-growth environment.
• Strong alignment with company values and culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner and coach for tech teams.
• Collaborate to design and improve HR initiatives.
• Manage employee relations issues effectively.
• Provide guidance on performance management.
• Contribute ideas to strengthen company culture.

Skills

Coaching managers

Discretion in sensitive matters

Proactive problem solving

Exceptional communication skills

Passion for technology and AI

Job description

From your everyday PowerPoint presentations to Hollywood movies, AI will transform the way we create and consume content. Today, people want to watch and listen, not read — both at home and at work. If you’re reading this and nodding, check out our brand video.

Despite the clear preference for video, communication and knowledge sharing in the business environment are still dominated by text, largely because high-quality video production remains complex and challenging to scale—until now…

Meet Synthesia

We're on a mission to make video easy for everyone. Born in an AI lab, our AI video communications platform simplifies the entire video production process, making it easy for everyone, regardless of skill level, to create, collaborate, and share high-quality videos. Whether it's for delivering essential training to employees and customers or marketing products and services, Synthesia enables large organizations to communicate and share knowledge through video quickly and efficiently. We’re trusted by leading brands such as Heineken, Zoom, Xerox, McDonald’s, and more. Read stories from happy customers and what 1,200+ people say on G2.

In 2023, we were one of 7 European companies to reach unicorn status. In February 2024, G2 named us as the fastest growing company in the world. In 2025 we announced our series D funding. In total we’ve raised over $330M in funding from top-tier investors, including NEA, Atlassian Ventures, WiL, PSP Growth, and existing investors such as Accel, Nvidia, Kleiner Perkins, GV and top founders and operators including Stripe, Datadog, Miro, Webflow, and Facebook.

The Role

As a People Partner – Tech, you’ll be a strong advisor and trusted partner to our technology managers and team members. You’ll play a critical role in aligning our people strategy with business objectives, enabling high performance, learning and development programmes and creating an engaged culture as we scale. You’ll operate at both strategic and operational levels.

This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and brings a mix of commercial acumen, HR depth, and the agility to build while executing.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner, coach, and enabler for managers and teams in our tech organisation.
• Collaborate with the People Team to design, implement, and improve initiatives, tools, and strategies.
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues with empathy, effectiveness, and alignment to our values.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance management, career development, feedback, and complex conversations.
• Own and execute the offboarding process and complex leaves ensuring a positive and respectful employee experience.
• Contribute insights and ideas to strengthen our high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with the wider People Team on programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Analyse people data and trends to inform decisions and improve strategies.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset in your daily work and personal development.
• Culture & Communication: Drive strong internal communication, values alignment, and cultural cohesion across global Tech teams.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a People team, ideally as a People Partner/Junior People Partner with strong exposure to working across multiple regions, specifically EMEA.
• Experience in a tech start‑up or hyper‑growth environment.
• Skilled in supporting and coaching managers and team members.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Highly resourceful and proactive in seeking solutions independently.
• Passion for technology and AI, with curiosity to learn and leverage these tools in People practices.
• Strong alignment with Synthesia’s values and commitment to embedding them across the organisation.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that this is a hybrid position of at least 3 days/week in our London office.