Senior People Partner, 12-month FTC, Mission-led Climate-Tech

Senior People Partner, 12-month FTC, Mission-led Climate-Tech Location: London Work pattern: Remote-first, min. 1 day per week in the office Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 benefits Hawkwood is excited to partner with an award-winning SaaS company that's revolutionizing the energy sector . This innovative, fast-growing tech business is on a mission to decarbonise the grid and reshape the future of energy. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, working together to drive real, sustainable change. With a global team of over 500 passionate professionals, this company is committed to making a positive, lasting impact in a rapidly evolving sector. If you’re ready to be part of something game-changing, this is the place to be. About the role As a Senior People Partner , you will be at the forefront of aligning the People strategy with the company's vision, particularly within the Technology team . Reporting directly to the Head of People Experience, with one direct report, you’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership, including the CTO and Engineering Directors, to build and implement impactful people initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment , where you’ll be a trusted advisor to key stakeholders and lead a small team. You will influence key decisions related to performance, reward, talent strategy, and diversity within the tech teams. This company takes pride in its forward-thinking policies, which take effect from day one of employment. From green benefits to flexible working, they are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement people strategies that align with business goals, particularly within the Technology function. Ensure Technology teams have an exceptional experience working with HR by collaborating with the wider People Team to deliver hiring, communications, and development strategies. Use data to guide discussions and shape workforce planning, driving decisions with actionable insights. Partner with senior leaders to design adaptable structures that facilitate internal mobility and long-term talent growth. Lead performance discussions, support goal-setting processes, and ensure a clear and fair reward system. Act as an escalation point for complex employee relations issues, focusing on engagement and proactive resolution. Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, coaching leaders to foster diverse talent pipelines and inclusive workplace practices. Significant experience as a People Partner within a Technology-driven business, with a proven track record of influencing senior leadership and navigating organisational complexity. Ability to engage and influence at all levels, acting as a coach and trusted advisor. Strong expertise in shaping future-state organisational structures and optimising for talent. Solid understanding of people data and its use in performance, rewards, and workforce planning. Experience resolving complex employee relations issues with empathy and pragmatism. Leadership experience in managing and developing direct reports. Technical expertise in offshoring, TUPE, and navigating M&A activity is highly desirable. To be successful you will have: Significant experience as a People Partner within a Technology business, with a proven track record of influencing senior leadership and navigating organisational complexity. Experience of partnering with a tech team will be advantageous An ability to engage and influence at all levels, acting as a coach and trusted advisor across teams. Strong experience in shaping future-state organisational structures and optimising for talent. A good understanding of people data and how to use it to inform decisions around performance, rewards, and workforce planning. Be able to resolve complex employee relations issues with empathy and pragmatism. Experience in managing and developing direct reports, helping them grow within the organisation. Experience with offshoring, TUPE, and navigating M&A activity is highly desirable. We recognise how challenging this current job market is for candidates, and Hawkwood are therefore striving to provide the best candidate experience we can. If you are interested in this opportunity, we kindly request that you apply via this LinkedIn advert, as opposed to sending us an email or LinkedIn direct message. We are eager to ensure that each candidate application is considered fairly and receives a consistent experience. Unfortunately, we cannot ensure this standard if you enquire about a role via email or LinkedIn message, as it falls outside of our established process.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 2/2/2025