Senior People Business Partner

Parkopedia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a Senior People Business Partner to lead people initiatives in support of business growth. This role requires strong strategic, analytical, and communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing talent strategies, fostering a positive culture, and driving organizational change. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a global context, particularly within finance and legal environments. Join us in shaping the future of urban mobility.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior People Business Partner, ideally in a hyper growth business.
• Strong strategic and analytical mindset to translate business strategy into effective people plans.
• Proven ability to build credible relationships with senior leaders in global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Work with leaders to develop people-related strategies in support of business goals.
• Identify talent needs and implement development programs.
• Use data to guide people strategies and measure initiative impact.

Skills

Strategic mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Coaching skills

Cultural intelligence

Job description

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities, it isn’t a challenge just anyone could take on. Luckily, we have something to help us make it happen. Our people and our values. We Arrive Curious, Arrive Focused and Arrive Together. Just as our entire brand is inspired by the North Star, the shining light leading travellers to their destinations since time began, our values guide us. They help us be at our best. For our customers. For the cities and communities we serve. For ourselves. As a global team, we are transforming urban mobility. Let’s grow better, together.

The Role

Our organization is undergoing significant change following recent acquisitions and therefore we are looking for experience in integration and change management. You'll be empowered to make a real difference in talent management, organizational development, and fostering a culture that embodies Arrive values on a global scale. Your exceptional communication skills will be crucial as you engage with diverse stakeholders at all levels across the globe, demonstrating cultural intelligence and building strong, effective working relationships in our dynamic international setting.

In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in driving impactful people initiatives that directly fuel our ambitious business growth and contribute to a high-performing, customer-centric culture within our critical technology and data-driven teams. Your strategic insights and ability to navigate a global landscape will be key as you shape and execute people strategies aligned with the objectives of our Finance and Legal functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnering:Work with leaders to develop people-related strategies in support of business goals. Act as a custodian of organisational design, partnering the business to create the optimal and most efficient design to drive business success. Influence the design of people processes and systems to ensure they drive the right outcomes. Support business leaders in the management of people budgets, monitoring and maximising spend. Manage performance and compensation in line with business priorities.

• Talent & Development:Identify talent needs and plan for future leaders. Create and implement development programs to build essential skills. Coach senior leaders and managers.

• Data & Insights:Use data to guide people strategies and measure the impact of our initiatives. Track key metrics to drive continuous improvement in talent acquisition, retention, and development for your supported functions.

• Performance & Engagement:Implement global performance management initiatives to drive high performing teams. Work on initiatives to boost employee engagement and well-being. Handle complex employee relations issues and promote our values and inclusive culture.

• Global Guidance:Provide expert advice on employment laws, global mobility, and compliance. Ensure consistent people practices globally, while respecting local needs.

• Change and Transition:Lead and support organizational change initiatives, including integration, scaling teams, restructuring, and process transformations. Act as a trusted advisor to leaders during times of change, ensuring clear communication, employee alignment, and cultural cohesion throughout transitions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Significant experience as a Senior People Business Partner, ideally in a hyper growth business. Demonstrable experience directly supporting Finance, Legal, and/or internal People & Culture teams in a global company is desirable but not required.

• Strong strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to translate business strategy into effective people plans for complex technical functions.

• Proven ability to build credible relationships and effectively advise senior leaders within global organizations.

• Extensive experience in compensation strategy and analysis, with hands-on experience using global benchmarking tools.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Any European language is a plus.

• A genuine passion for developing technical talent and fostering a positive and high-achieving workplace culture within fast-paced, innovative environments.

• Experience managing HR/People matters in diverse legal and cultural environments, particularly those relevant to international technology development and data management.

• Prior experience managing relationships with works councils, social partners, and collective agreements is desirable but not required.

• Experience working in a Private Equity owned environment desirable

Why Join Arrive?

At Arrive, you’ll be part of a bold, global organization that’s redefining how we move, pay, and connect. You’ll have the autonomy to make a real impact, the support of a collaborative international team, and the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly evolving business.

Join us and help us bring the Arrive vision to life.