Senior People Lead

Temenos; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior People Lead for the UK & Ireland to oversee employee relations and HR initiatives. This strategic role requires strong knowledge of UK and Irish employment law and significant HR experience. The ideal candidate will manage sensitive employee relations cases, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance with legal standards. A collaborative approach within a fast-paced environment is essential.

Benefits

Maternity leave with gradual return

Paid leave for marriage or civil partnership

Family care leave

Recharge days for mental health

Paid study leave for development

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience with exposure to employee relations in the UK and Ireland.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion.
• Experience in technology or financial services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage employee relations cases across the UK and Ireland.
• Provide coaching to managers on ER best practices.
• Ensure legal compliance in all ER processes.

Skills

Employee relations expertise

Knowledge of UK and Irish employment law

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum)

Job description

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos powers a world of banking that creates opportunities for billions of people and businesses everywhere. We have been doing this for over 30 years through the pioneering spirit of our Temenosians who are passionate about making banking better, together.

We serve over 3000 clients from the largest to challengers and community banks in 150+ countries. We collaborate with clients to build new banking services and state-of-the-art customer experiences on our open banking platform, helping them operate more sustainably.

At Temenos, we have an open-minded and inclusive culture, where everyone has the power to create their own destiny and make a positive contribution to the world of banking and society.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior People Lead for the UK & Ireland to join our EMEA HR team.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for leading and delivering HR initiatives with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and operational HR excellence.

You will be a key partner to senior leaders, line managers, and employees, ensuring that HR practices support business goals and foster a positive work environment.

OPPORTUNITIES

• Lead and manage all employee relations cases across the UK and Ireland, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance issues.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on ER best practices and UK/Irish employment law.
• Ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance in all ER processes and outcomes.
• Work proactively to reduce ER risks through early intervention and effective policy application.
• Partner with local business leaders to understand workforce needs and implement people strategies that drive performance and engagement.
• Provide guidance on organisational change, restructures, and workforce planning.
• Support leadership development and team effectiveness initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures for UK and Ireland are up to date, legally compliant, and aligned with company values.
• Monitor and report on employment law changes and implications for the business.
• Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.
• Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support the rollout of global and regional talent initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, performance management, and DEI programs.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding to ensure a smooth and compliant experience.

HR Operations
• Oversee day-to-day HR operations, supported by the HR coordinator and shared services team.
• Partner with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accurate and timely administration.
• Maintain and leverage HRIS data for reporting and analytics.

SKILLS

· Ideally you will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
· CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 preferred).
· Significant HR experience, with significant exposure to employee relations in the UK and Ireland.
· Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish employment legislation.
· Experience in a technology or financial services environment preferred.
· Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
· Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment.

VALUES

• • Care about how Temenos employees – ‘People are the key’.
  • Commit to driving positive change for Temenos and our clients.
  • Collaborate with Temenosians to leverage the collective capability of the organization to deliver the best outcomes.
  • Challenge the traditional approaches to solving market problems and differentiate Temenos.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

• Maternity leave:Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
  
• Civil Partnership:1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
  
• Family care:4 weeks of paid family care leave
  
• Recharge days:4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
  
• Study leave:2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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