Manager, People Partnerships

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Who Are We Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting. Who Are We Cognism is the leading provider of European B2B data and sales intelligence. Ambitious businesses of every size use our platform to discover, connect, and engage with qualified decision-makers faster and close more deals. Headquartered in London with global offices, Cognism’s contact data and contextual signals are trusted by thousands of revenue teams to eliminate the guesswork from prospecting. OUR WORK MODEL Hybrid: This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from our London office 3 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days. YOUR ROLE As our Manager of People, you will lead and evolve our People strategy during a pivotal period of change and transformation. You will oversee the People Partner and People Operations teams, collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition and L&D, and act as a key advisor to the C-suite—supporting a business in transition and helping to shape a modern, people-centric culture. YOUR CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES Drive People Strategy Through Change – Lead through complexity as the business undergoes significant transformation, including executive leadership transitions and evolving compensation structures. Champion Culture & Engagement – Build trust with teams navigating change, and partner with leaders to improve engagement, morale, and alignment across the business. Modernise HR Practices – Identify and implement progressive People initiatives to shift legacy mindsets and bring a more strategic, business-aligned approach to People Operations. Coach & Influence Senior Leaders – Work directly with C-level executives, challenging outdated perceptions of HR while maintaining strong, productive relationships. Lead High-Impact Teams – Inspire and manage a high-performing People Partner and PeopleOps team, ensuring clarity, development, and delivery against business needs. Enable Organisational Effectiveness – Support structural changes and workforce planning to ensure the organisation is fit for purpose and aligned with future goals. Collaborate Across People Functions – Partner with L&D and TA to ensure people programs, leadership development, and hiring practices align with business needs. OUR EXPECTATIONS Proven HR Leadership – 7+ years in People/HR roles with leadership experience in a high-growth B2B SaaS or tech environment. Comfortable With Change – Demonstrated success operating in ambiguous, evolving environments without losing momentum or morale. Stakeholder Management Expertise – Track record of influencing and supporting demanding senior leaders with empathy, resilience, and credibility. Strong People Ops Knowledge – Deep understanding of core People functions including employee relations, compensation, and performance frameworks. Commercial Acumen – Ability to align People initiatives with business priorities and speak the language of the C-suite. Team Builder & Mentor – Passion for leading and developing People teams to deliver high-quality, scalable support. Strategic & Hands-On – Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, adapting as needed based on business priorities. OUR TECH STACK While this role is not tech-heavy, you will work with and influence tools including: HiBob (HRIS) Radford (Compensation) Greenhouse (ATS) Lattice (Performance & Engagement) SharePoint (Documentation) Ms Office & Slack (Communication & Collaboration) WHY COGNISM At Cognism, we’re not just building a company – we’re building an inclusive community of brilliant, diverse people who support, challenge, and inspire each other every day . If you’re looking for a place where your work truly makes an impact , you’re in the right spot! Our values aren’t just words on a page—they guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we grow together. They shape our culture, drive our success, and ensure that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to do their best work. Here’s What We Stand For We Are Nice! We treat each other with respect and kindness (because life’s too short for anything else). We Are Collaborative. We’re in this together—great things happen when we work as one. We Are Solution-Focused. Every challenge is just an opportunity in disguise. We Are Understanding. We empower and support each other to do our best work. We Celebrate Individual Contributors. Every role matters, and so do you! At Cognism, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace. Our values—Being Nice, Collaborative, Solution-Focused, and Understanding—guide everything we do, and we celebrate Individual Contributors. We welcome applications from individuals typically underrepresented in tech, so if this role excites you but you’re unsure if you meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply! Seniority level Seniority level Director Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Human Resources Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cognism by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “People Manager” roles. 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