We’re partnering with a high-growth fintech redefining how people engage with long-term savings.
With £1BN+ under management, strong backing, and profitability on the horizon, they’re entering a critical phase: scaling the business without losing what makes it a genuinely great place to work.
This is where you come in.
The Role (What You’ll Actually Be Doing)
This isn’t a traditional HR role.
You’ll own the People function end-to-end in a growing, multi-country business (UK + Europe), working directly with the leadership team to shape how the company scales.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building a high-performance, high-trust culture (not one or the other)
- Owning all core People operations — contracts, policies, payroll inputs, compliance
- Designing and embedding a clear, fair performance framework
- Coaching managers and senior leaders on expectations, feedback, and accountability
- Managing employee relations with confidence and sound judgement
- Supporting cross-border operations (UK + European entity)
- Bringing structure and clarity — without slowing the business down
This is a hands-on role with real influence. You’ll be both strategic partner and operational owner.
What They’re Looking For
You might be:
- A People Manager / Senior HRBP ready to step up
- Or an existing Head of People in a smaller business
Either way, you’re comfortable:
- Running HR autonomously
- Working closely with execs and challenging where needed
- Balancing culture, performance, and commercial reality
Key experience:
- Strong grounding in UK employment law
- Experience in a scaling business (tech/fintech/start-up preferred)
- Proven ability to build or improve performance frameworks
- Confident handling of employee relations independently
- Exposure to international teams (Europe ideal)
What Makes This Role Different
- You’ll shape the People function, not inherit layers of legacy
- Direct access to leadership — real influence on business decisions
- A company that genuinely cares about being a great place to work
- The chance to scale culture, structure, and performance at the same time
What This Role Isn’t
- Not a purely operational HR role
- Not suited to heavily process-driven, corporate environments
- Not a team management role (you’ll be the lead)
Details
- London-based (2–3 days in office)
- Occasional travel to Europe