Lead People Partner

Sano Genetics; Mission (TX); Remote; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Lead People Partner to drive their people strategy during a critical growth phase. This role is pivotal in fostering a high-performance culture as the company transitions towards Series B funding. You will partner with senior leaders, implementing impactful people initiatives that enhance team performance and collaboration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HR, particularly within scaling environments, and a data-driven mindset to support strategic decisions. Join this forward-thinking organization and make a meaningful impact in the world of personalized medicine.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior People Partner in scaling startups.
• Proven success in designing company-wide People initiatives.
• Strong relationship-building skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Steering Sano toward Series B, translating strategy into a people plan.
• Advising people leaders on strategies to drive team performance.
• Designing and delivering change initiatives across the employee lifecycle.

Skills

People Partnering

Communication Skills

Data-driven Mindset

Relationship Building

Negotiation

Education

Experience in HR

Knowledge of Employment Law

Tools

HiBob

TeamTailor

Notion

Job description

About Sano

Mission; what we do

• Accelerating the world’s transition to personalised medicine

Purpose; why we do it

• To speed up development of life-saving treatments for those with limited options

Vision; where we’re going

• Become the world’s best source of patient-in-the-loop genomic and health data for precision medicine development

People Experience at Sano:

The People Experience team aims to make Sano the place where people do the best work of their lives. We are building on strong foundations as we target Series B and transition from Start to Build.

This role will strengthen People Partnering at Sano and is critical to developing a high-performance culture. Previous experience supporting people leaders through this phase of organizational evolution is key. While our VP People, Lauren Gomes, is away, this position will report to Mina Frost, General Counsel.

Our team values a willingness to unlearn traditional HR practices!

Headlines:

• Role: Lead People Partner [permanent, full-time]
• Salary: £80,000 - 90,000 pa
• Start Date: ASAP or during your notice period if more than 1 month
• Location: UK only, fully remote (preferably within a day's commute to London)

What you'll be doing:

• Steering Sano toward and through Series B, translating company strategy into a pragmatic people plan.
• Being the trusted partner to your people leaders, advising on People strategies to drive team performance.
• Leading workforce planning, including restructuring as needed.
• Galvanising managers and leaders, coaching them to enable performance and collaboration.
• Designing, delivering and embedding change initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Using data insights (engagement, performance) to identify issues early, and implementing solutions.
• Driving lifecycle moments with People Ops for seamless review cycles, compensation reviews, etc.
• Advocating for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of the people lifecycle.
• Enabling cross-functional communication across Sano to improve remote ways of working.

This job is for you if you have:

• Significant experience as a Senior People Partner supporting senior leaders during scale-up, especially in GTM or Engineering teams.
• Proven success in designing and implementing company-wide People initiatives, such as Performance Enablement.
• Boldness, clarity, and the ability to challenge with empathy; comfortable having tough conversations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, building trust quickly.
• Ability to prioritize, manage expectations, and set boundaries.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a proactive approach.
• Comfort asking tough questions and negotiating effectively.
• Data-driven mindset to support leadership decisions.
• Knowledge of UK employment law, with adaptability for other regions like the USA.

Even better if you have:

• Expertise in tech tools like HiBob, TeamTailor, Notion.
• Experience with Agile practices in HR.

This role is unlikely to be a great match if:

• You struggle with boundaries and prioritization.
• This is your first time in a scaling startup or during a transition phase.
• This would be a transition or first-time People Partner role.
• You lack confidence in communication.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. Your experience, skills, and passion are what matter. Share your achievements and journey, regardless of whether they are personal or professional.

If this role excites you, don’t let the job description hold you back — apply now!

Hiring Process

1. Initial screening with Becca (30 mins)
2. First interview with Lauren & Mina (1 hour)
3. Second interview with key stakeholders (1 hour)
4. Founder interview (30 mins)

Support: If you have a medical condition or need adjustments, let us know so we can support you. All interviews are virtual; please inform us if we can assist with your virtual experience.

Note: We accept applications only from those eligible to work in the UK or USA (specific roles). We do not sponsor visas.

Sano Genetics values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and bring their authentic selves to work.