Senior People Manager (m/f/d) – UK

We are looking for a Senior People Manager to join ARX in our UK team. In this role, you will take full ownership of the UK people agenda and work closely with senior leadership locally as well as the Global Director of HR & Organisation to shape people and leadership topics in line with our business and mission.

You will be responsible for end-to-end people topics, including performance management locally, Payroll, People Operations & People Experience. Working in a highly dynamic, international environment, you will adapt and roll out global people initiatives locally, ensure compliance with UK employment law, and build scalable, people-first processes with a strong bias for action. This role comes with high visibility, autonomy, and real impact.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Own and build the UK people agenda from the ground up as the first People Manager in the region
• Act as a trusted sparring partner to senior leaders on people & culture topics
• Translate global people initiatives into pragmatic local solutions for the UK
• Design and continuously improve scalable, data-driven people processes
• Operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven, international environment with high ownership
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and people-first culture that supports ARX’s growth

Your profile:

• Several years of experience in People Operations, HR Business Partnering, or a comparable senior HR role, ideally in an international, high-growth, or mission-driven environment
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and hands-on experience with employee relations topics
• Proven ability to partner with, advise, and challenge senior leaders and stakeholders
• Strategic thinker with a strong hands-on, execution-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Flexible working model – the role can be structured with reduced working hours
• Structured, solution-oriented working style with a high level of ownership and accountability
• Fluent English is required
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success, with access to regular events, knowledge exchange and meetups
• Central London Office Location
• Private Health and Dental insurance
• Enhanced Pension

About us:

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology!

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.