People Partner

This is an exciting opportunity to step into People Partnering within a high-growth AI business, supporting teams Org-wide including; Engineering, Product and Commercial functions (Marketing, Revenue and Operations). 

You'll partner with stakeholders across the business to support performance, engagement and team effectiveness, while gaining exposure to a wide range of people challenges in both technical and commercial environments. 

Working closely with the People Partnering Lead, this role is ideal for someone looking to build their partnering capability, deepen their commercial understanding, and grow into a more strategic People Partner over time. 

What you’ll be doing:

People Partnering 

• Partner with stakeholders (primarily Director level and below) across Engineering, Product, Commercial and beyond
• Support managers in driving performance, engagement and team effectiveness
• Build strong, trusted relationships across teams 

Employee Relations 

• Lead and manage employee relations cases including performance, conduct, absence and wellbeing
• Apply a commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving issues
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases where appropriate 

People Processes 

• Support delivery of core people processes including:
  • Performance cycles
  • Promotions and progression
  • Engagement initiatives
• Ensure managers are supported and processes are applied consistently 

Proactive Support & Insights 

• Identify trends, risks and opportunities across teams
• Take a proactive approach to supporting managers and improving team effectiveness
• Share insights with the People Partnering Lead to inform broader people priorities 

Collaboration 

• Work closely with the People Partnering Lead, supporting their work with senior leaders and ensuring relevant insights and information are effectively cascaded upwards 
• Partner with Talent to support hiring plans and onboarding
• Work with People Operations to ensure smooth delivery of people processes 

Who we are looking for:

• Experience in an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or Generalist role 
• Strong experience managing employee relations cases 
• Experience supporting managers with people-related matters 
• Strong relationship-building skills 
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset 
• Good judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations 
• Commercial curiosity and interest in understanding how the business operates
• Curious and eager to learn
• Takes ownership and shows initiative
• Keen to grow into a more strategic People Partner 

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we’re looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go-to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in-person interactions can foster.

This is only the beginning; we’re looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey…

What we can offer you:

No matter what stage of your career you’re at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that’s not all. We’ve spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after. Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course). Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally. While this varies by geo, we have support in place for parents (including adoption assistance and reproductive health services) to ensure they have the time and financial resources needed to care for their growing families.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there. 

That's not just about our tech – it's the heart and soul of who we are. We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it’s not just the right thing to do; it’s our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone – no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

But we don’t just open the door to diversity – we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace.

So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We’re building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.

For more information on us_, please visit our website and follow Speechmatics on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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