People Partner

We are looking for a People Partner to join our evolving and fast‑paced People team in the UK. This highly strategic role works closely with senior executives and people leaders while partnering with teams across multiple functions. The role supports people‑related programs, processes and initiatives by applying established people frameworks, policies and practices. The successful candidate will navigate a dynamic environment, take on new challenges, and drive meaningful business impact. Please note that we are only considering candidates who are already based in the United Kingdom.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategically partners with clients to understand business and organizational needs and objectives, develop strategies and implement solutions.
• Serves as the primary people lead for assigned client groups (CX, Insights and Marketing), on all people and culture matters, connecting them with the broader People function — including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development and People Operations — as needed.
• Supports the People Partner team to execute on UK‑related projects and tasks for non‑assigned client groups.
• Conducts ongoing analysis of assigned client group: monitors, interprets metrics and analysis to bring a data‑centric approach to decision making.
• Advises and coaches managers and employees across the full spectrum of people matters, including talent development, succession planning, compensation, organisational design and performance improvement.
• Owns employee relations matters end to end, from information gathering and assessment through to resolution, in line with company policy and applicable legislation.
• Guides managers through the employee lifecycle, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and procedures.
• Drives cost‑effectiveness by employing relevant strategies and achieving or exceeding synergy savings targets.
• Effectively drives accountability and a performance‑driven culture.
• Contributes, communicates and collaborates globally with other People functions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience with a global technology or SaaS company, specifically working across regions including the Americas and EMEA.
• Experience leading transformation and aligning people strategy to the business's long‑range plans.
• Demonstrated ability to drive major initiatives through the organization and influence decision‑makers, effectively communicating at all levels.
• Working knowledge of organisational design, workforce planning, employee relations, performance and talent management, and employment law.
• Strong presentation skills; comfortable in front of senior leadership and decision‑makers.
• Persuasive communication skills, including succinctly communicating complex issues and delivering them effectively.
• Innovation and the ability to be creative in problem‑solving, organisational diagnosis and solution generation.
• Results‑oriented and service‑minded, with the ability to establish credibility and build trusted relationships in partnership with business leaders to achieve initiatives and deliver results.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once, manage changing priorities and embrace agility, while conveying calm and confidence.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a similar field of study plus one of the following certifications: PHR, SPHR, SHRM, CP or SHRM SCP (or international equivalent) or Master’s degree.
• Prior experience in a people partnering, employee relations, human resources or similar role.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated People Partner (HRBP) experience preferably in technical organisations, directly supporting senior leaders.

Benefits

• Cision Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Dental Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance (For directors and above only)
• Gym Subsidy
• Cycle to Work
• Discounted Dining
• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Eye Care Test
• Cision Global Charitable Giving Program
• BenefitHub (Retail discounts)

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Cision is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves and perform at their best. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation and achieving long‑term success. Cision is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or other protected statuses. Cision is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Cision will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact hr.support@cision.com.