Senior HR Business Partner

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

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner to focus on Commercial teams in a hybrid London role. This position involves driving organizational effectiveness, supporting the full talent lifecycle, and enhancing People Operations processes. Ideal candidates should possess strong HR experience and analytical skills, with a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. You will shape company culture and build scalable HR frameworks to support global growth. Apply if you're ready for impact in an evolving business landscape.

Benefits

25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays

2 company paid volunteering days

Eyecare voucher scheme

Private healthcare

Private pension

Parental leave policies

Perkbox benefit scheme

WFH stipend

Cycle To Work scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Solid experience in HR/People roles, including HR Business Partnering.
• Proven ability to manage the full employee lifecycle and complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting commercial or revenue-generating teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Commercial teams, using business insights and data to drive decisions.
• Design and implement organizational changes, including restructures and performance frameworks.
• Own the full talent lifecycle across EMEA: reviews, succession, acquisition, development, and retention.

Skills

HR/People roles experience

Analytical skills with data insights

Organizational development

Change management

Leadership coaching

Job description

Senior HRBP

Patsnap is a global, pre‑IPO company that transforms the way organizations harness their Intellectual Property and Research & Development productivity. Our platform revolutionizes how IP and R&D teams collaborate across the entire innovation lifecycle, using domain‑specific AI to accelerate the creation of market‑ready products. With over 12,000 customers worldwide, including some of the biggest names in innovation, Patsnap is at the forefront of technological advancement. Our $300M Series E funding round brings our valuation to a $1 billion unicorn status, and we still have a remarkable amount of growth ahead.

We have a vibrant and diverse team with offices in Singapore, Toronto, London, and Shanghai. Our hyper‑growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company‑wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where talent thrives and ideas bloom.

We’re looking for a visionary Senior HRBP who thrives at the intersection of strategy, operations, and organisational development. In this multifaceted role, you will act as a strategic HR Business Partner for the EMEA business, with a specific focus on Commercial teams and own core People Operations for the EMEA region.

This is an opportunity to shape culture, influence leaders, drive organisational effectiveness, and create scalable HR frameworks that support our global growth. If you’re excited by impact, complexity, and the chance to build something enduring, this role is for you.

This is a hybrid position in our London, UK office. This role has the option to work hybrid throughout the week (twice a week) or fully in office.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Commercial teams, using business insights and data to drive decisions.
• Diagnose organisational needs through performance, engagement, and workforce analytics.
• Design and implement organisational changes, including restructures, performance frameworks, and talent initiatives.
• Coach leaders on people strategy, capability development, and complex people issues to elevate team effectiveness.
• Own the full talent lifecycle across EMEA: reviews, succession, acquisition, development, motivation, and retention.
• Champion a high‑performance culture by driving the performance management cycle and continuous improvement.
• Lead and enhance People Operations processes, ensuring consistent, meaningful employee experiences.
• Provide policy guidance, ensure compliance, and manage employee relations cases with fairness and accuracy.
• Build and deliver training programs in partnership with global HR counterparts.
• Mentor and manage the People & Culture Coordinator and Office Manager while supporting HR foundations across EMEA/APAC.

About You:

• Solid experience in HR/People roles, including HR Business Partnering.
• Proven ability to manage the full employee lifecycle and complex employee relations cases.
• Experience supporting commercial or revenue‑generating teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to draw insights from people and performance data.
• Skilled in organisational development, change management, and leadership coaching.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience working in global or multi‑region environments (EMEA/APAC/NA).
• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments with a proactive, solutions‑driven approach.

What You’ll Love:

• 25 days annual leave allowance + bank holidays (Additional time off based on service up to a maximum of 5 extra days)
• 2 company paid volunteering days
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Private healthcare with Axa Healthcare
• Private pension with Scottish Widows
• Parental leave policies
• Perkbox benefit scheme, we aim to reward our Patsnappers for all their hard work as much as we can.
• WFH stipend
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Payroll giving

Our Values:

• Integrity: We hold each other accountable for our actions.
• Leadership: We lead by example and inspire each other to reach for new heights.
• Openness: We are open and honest and share our ideas with care and consideration.
• Growth: We are lifelong learners who aspire to improve each day.
• Innovation: We seek out new ways to solve problems.
• Customer: Our customer is at the center of everything we do. Their success is our success.

Patsnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) that champions diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, or marital, veteran/military, or disability status, or any other protected status in accordance with federal, provincial/state or local laws.

Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role! If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please email us at [email protected] so we can best support you.