Senior HR Business Partner - UK

Huddle Up; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mental health care is looking for a Senior HR Business Partner based in the UK. This fully remote role will support the company's growth across international regions, necessitating strong HR expertise and strategic policy development. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and project management skills, alongside deep knowledge of HR practices within complex organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior HR role or 10-12 years in total HR experience.
• Practical knowledge of EU employment law, especially UK regulations.
• Fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for integration activities and HR projects.
• Develop policies and manage recruitment, retention, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across countries.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong project management

Excellent communicator

Education

Degree in Business Management or HR-related field

CIPD Level 5-7

Postgraduate, Master’s, or MBA in Human Resources

Tools

Workday

Sage

Job description

About Lyra Health

Lyra is transforming mental health care through technology with a human touch to help people feel emotionally healthy at work and at home. We work with industry leaders, such as Morgan Stanley, Uber, Amgen, and other Fortune 500 companies, to improve access to effective, high-quality mental health care for their employees and their families. With our innovative digital care platform and global provider network, 20 million people can receive the best care and feel better, faster. Founded by David Ebersman, former CFO of Facebook and Genentech, Lyra has raised more than $900 million.

Lyra is recruiting a Senior HR Business Partner to support Lyra International. Reporting to the Group People Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s growth and change, serving as a role model for expected behaviours and attitudes.

This role is fully remote and based in the UK, supporting several international regions including UK, MENA, Canada, and Spain.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for all integration activities, working with the People Team to disseminate information, ensure due diligence, and escalate issues as needed.
• Support integrations by building trusted relationships with stakeholders to drive HR projects.
• Assist in implementing the People strategy through various initiatives, with support from the management team.
• Develop policies, procedures, terms of employment, and manage activities like recruitment, retention, performance management, employee relations, rewards, learning and development, health and welfare, and compliance.
• Handle disputes, discipline, performance, and grievances promptly, in line with company values and local regulations, with support from the Employee Relations team.
• Lead talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching to nurture high performers.
• Build and maintain effective relationships across all organizational levels, supporting communication of sensitive information.
• Provide accurate payroll information and ensure data security, maintaining Workday as the primary data source.
• Maintain HR documentation, ensure onboarding compliance, and support HR reporting needs.
• Manage employee benefits administration and collaborate with the Compensation and Benefits team to ensure competitive offerings.
• Lead or support HR projects and events aligned with the People Strategy.
• Support the Global People Manager in maintaining HR policies and strategies.
• Facilitate change management and organizational development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across countries, consulting with legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain visa sponsorship processes and employee training records.
• Support strategic workforce planning and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure qualifications and certifications are up-to-date in Workday.

Experience

• Postgraduate, Master’s, or MBA in Human Resources is desirable.
• Degree in Business Management or HR-related field is mandatory.
• CIPD Level 5-7 completed.
• At least 5 years in a senior HR role within a complex organization, or 10-12 years in HR overall.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Google Workspace.
• Practical knowledge of EU employment law, particularly UK regulations.
• Experience with HR systems like Workday, Sage, and Deel is advantageous.
• Fluency in additional languages such as German, French, Italian, Dutch, Hungarian, or Spanish is desirable.
• Strong project management and organizational skills in dynamic environments.

About You

• Recognizes the value of teamwork and understands their role within Lyra International.
• Honest, loyal, and ethical.
• Proactive problem solver with a sense of ownership.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Procedurally diligent and attentive to documentation.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, and proactive in adding value.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of meeting deadlines and working under pressure.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected categories.