
Foundation Partners
Job title:
People Partner
Company
Foundation Partners
Job description
đ About UsWe are â a consultancy working with some of the worldâs most exciting tech companies on all things people + culture. Why? Well, quite simply, not all technology companies have the financial resources, capacity, or experience to tackle the challenges of scaling a business and driving performance. A world-class People, Culture & HR operation is instrumental for this. As such, weâve built a blended service so companies get the experience and support, both strategically and day to day, that they need to build an exceptional business.Currently, we are a small but mighty team of 9 , with backgrounds in commercial, people + culture, VC and consulting. We have ambitious plans for growth, and as part of that weâre hiring for this super exciting and progressive role.Alongside & , we are part of â the people services group that supports technology companies from inception to IPO.đŒ About the RoleThis isnât a back-office job. Youâll be on the frontline with our clients, acting as a trusted people partner, fixer, advisor, coach, and thought partner. Youâll embed into fast-moving startups, help build strong people foundations, and support founders through all the messy, human, exciting stuff that comes with growth.Youâll work across 2-4 clients at a time, with support from an experienced and collaborative team who love sharing, learning, and laughing. On most clients, youâll be paired with one of our Associates, forming a tight-knit delivery pair. Youâll take the lead on client relationships â scoping whatâs needed based on the companyâs growth plans, culture and stage â while collaborating with your Associate to bring ideas and solutions to life.đ„ Key ResponsibilitiesClient-Facing Delivery
- Partner with founders, COOs, and People teams at ambitious startups
- Solve real problems in real time: from onboarding to exits, ER to engagement
- Build and roll out practical tools, processes and frameworks that actually get used
- Make HR feel human, not heavy
- Lead on client comms and direction, working closely with an Associate to deliver high-impact work
Trusted Partner Stuff
- Coach managers and leaders through tricky people situations
- Bring calm, confidence, and clarity to chaotic growth moments
- Adjust your approach depending on the clientâs stage, culture and speed
Getting What Needs Doing Done (Well)
- Draft handbooks, streamline hiring processes, build performance systems, and run workshops
- Create great employee experiences without over-engineering
- Share your work generously and borrow shamelessly (weâve got great internal resources!)
- Play to strengths (yours and your Associateâs) so youâre working smart, not solo
Be Part of Our Team
- We share ideas, sanity checks, and templates
- We back each other up when life gets full
- Youâll have autonomy to do your best work, plus support when you need it
đ The skills and experience you need
- Proven experience in a People Lead, Head of People, or equivalent role, confident leading across the full employee lifecycle in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Ability to zoom in and out, rolling up your sleeves to build and implement practical HR tools, while also advising on org-wide people strategy and scaling challenges.
- Skilled at partnering with founders, COOs, and senior leader; bringing clarity, calm, and sound judgement to complex people challenges.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to coach managers, navigate sensitive conversations, and build trust quickly across diverse startup cultures.
- Comfortable managing multiple clients simultaneously, flexing your style to meet different business stages, needs, and team dynamics, without losing sight of quality or impact.
âłïž Compensation, Perks & Benefits
- ÂŁ80,000 â ÂŁ90,000 Base salary
- 25 days Holiday + Bank holidays
- Pension
Expected salary
ÂŁ80000 â 90000 per year
Location
London
Job date
Wed, 09 Jul 2025 22:35:24 GMT
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