Senior People Business Partner - Product

We're looking for a Senior People Business Partner to take ownership of the people strategy for our Product and R&D functions. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will shape and implement innovative people strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes.

What you'll be doing.

• Lead the function's people strategy as the Senior People Business Partner, providing strategic direction and serving as the key point of contact for people-related matters.
• Set the standard for excellence, mentoring and developing other People Business Partners while driving best-in-class business partnering across the function.
• Manage complex employee relations cases independently, leveraging extensive ER expertise to provide coaching and guidance to leaders and other People Business Partners on best practices.
• Partner closely with Product and R&D teams, leveraging a deep understanding of their unique challenges and fostering alignment between the two functions to deliver people-focused solutions that drive innovation, agility, and technical excellence.
• Lead critical people initiatives, including review cycles, compensation, performance management and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with the wider People team on high-impact strategic projects, delivering tailored solutions that enable our people to do their best work.
• Champion a balanced, commercially driven people-centric approach, implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions that align business priorities with employee experience.
• Leverage data-driven insights to support Talent, Employee Experience, L&D, and People Operations teams, ensuring the successful execution of the people agenda.
• Take a proactive approach to employee relations, analysing trends, recommending solutions, and coaching managers to address issues before they escalate.

Requirements

• With a wealth of HR and Business Partnering expertise, you have a strong track record of supporting and scaling technical teams.
• Adept at balancing multiple priorities, you take a hands-on yet strategic approach, developing trusted and influential relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• You will collaborate closely with the People Business Partnering team and communities of expertise, driving initiatives that support Quantexa's people agenda and long-term success.
• Extensive Business Partnering Expertise – A proven track record of operating as a true strategic partner, delivering impactful people solutions in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Deep Technical and Product Expertise – Extensive knowledge of Product, R&D, and technical functions, with a proven track record of supporting highly skilled teams and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
• Business Transformation & Change Leadership – Experience leading people workstreams in transformation initiatives, driving successful organisational change.
• C-Suite and Leadership Team Partnering – Skilled in engaging with C-suite executives and senior leadership, building strong relationships, and influencing strategic decisions.
• Expert Employee Relations Management – Ability to independently manage complex ER cases, while providing coaching and mentorship to other People Business Partners.
• Agile & Results-Driven Approach – Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
• Proactive & Solutions-Focused Mindset – Self-motivated with the confidence to take initiative, offer innovative ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional Communication & Stakeholder Management – Ability to influence, collaborate, and engage effectively at all levels, managing multiple priorities with ease.
• Team Player & Growth-Oriented – Strong team-working skills, with a passion for contributing to the success of a rapidly growing organisation.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning – Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and share best practices, ensuring alignment with evolving people and business needs.
• Education & Professional Qualification – Degree-educated and CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with a strong foundation in HR best practices and strategic people leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off!
• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%)
• Private Healthcare with AXA, including dental & optic cover
• Life Insurance and Income Protection
• Regularly bench-marked salary rates
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave
• Well-being days
• Volunteer Day off
• Work from Home Equipment
• Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes
• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Free Calm App Subscription #1 app for meditation, relaxation and sleep
• Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business
• Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ policy
• Employee Referral Program
• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials