Human Resources Business Partner
HR & Business Operations (People & Ops Lead) Fast-Growing Autonomous Systems Company KEY POINTS Office based role in Paddington, LondonSenior, hands-on People & Operations roleOpportunity to build the People & Ops function from the ground upWork directly with the COO and leadership teamClear pathway to Director / C-suite levelSalary up to £80,000 depending on experience ABOUT THE CLIENT We're supporting a fast-growing autonomous systems company that is building the operational foundations to scale rapidly and sustainably. The business is engineering-led, mission-driven, and operating in a highly technical environment. As the company grows, they are now looking for a senior People & Operations leader to design, implement, and own the people and business infrastructure that will support the next phase of growth. This is a builder role, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys creating structure where none exists yet. THE ROLE - MANAGER, HR & BUSINESS OPERATIONS As Manager - HR & Business Operations, you will take ownership of the company's people function and core business operations, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly, compliantly, and with a strong, values-driven culture. This is a hands-on, hybrid role (roughly 70% People / 30% Business Operations) where you'll operate both strategically and tactically - building systems today that are designed to scale 10x over the coming years. You'll work closely with the COO and senior leadership, acting as a trusted partner and freeing leadership time by owning HR and operational execution end to end. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES People Leadership Design and implement the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, performance management, development, and offboardingChampion company culture, engagement, and valuesDevelop and own HR policies, compliance frameworks, and employee relationsAct as a trusted advisor to managers on people matters Business Operations Establish and document company-wide processes (approvals, spend management, project tracking)Support headcount planning, budgeting, and workforce reportingDesign and implement operational workflows, data collection, and dashboardsSelect, implement, and own HR and operational tools Execution & Growth Build scalable systems that enable growth without chaosAct as the bridge between leadership, HR, and teamsIdentify and resolve operational bottlenecks before they impact deliveryEnsure HR and operational risks are eliminated or proactively managed ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE Proven experience building HR and people processes from scratchStrong understanding of UK employment law, contracts, compliance, and ERExperience owning or running: Hiring and onboarding processesPerformance reviews and career frameworksHR policies and payroll processes Comfortable partnering with Finance and LegalHands-on, detail-oriented mindset with strong operational judgementExperience in a startup, scale-up, or high-growth environment WHAT'S ON OFFER Opportunity to define and own the People & Ops function at a fast-growing UK technology startupReal influence over how the company scalesClear pathway to Director or C-suite level TO APPLY Please apply via this advert or email directly. For further information, call or . By applying, you consent to us processing and submitting your application (subject to suitability) for this vacancy only.
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