Senior People Partner - FinTech

Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and businesses to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions. In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We’ve achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space.

We are seeking an experienced and high-impact Senior People Partner to support our UK team as part of our Global People Partnering function.

The role, what you’ll do as Senior People Partner:

• As our Senior People Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor to UK leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• You’ll combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution, supporting managers across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring we stay compliant, pragmatic, and people‑first.
• You’ll play a key role in shaping a high‑performing, inclusive culture, embedding global initiatives locally and helping leaders make confident, effective people decisions.

Partner with UK leaders to drive smart, business‑aligned people decisions.

• Lead on employee relations matters with a pragmatic, risk‑aware approach.
• Localise and implement global people initiatives in the UK.
• Coach leaders through change, performance conversations, and team evolution.
• Support the full employee lifecycle: onboarding, performance, development, engagement, and exits.
• Collaborate with global COE’s to deliver consistent, high‑impact practices.

About you, what we are looking for:

• You thrive in a scale‑up environment where things move quickly and no two days are the same.
• You are confident, solutions‑focused, and comfortable balancing people’s empathy with commercial awareness.
• 6‑10 years’ experience as a People Partner / HRBP in the UK.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Experience handling employee relations independently.
• Comfortable influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels.
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment.
• Experience with HRIS platforms (HiBob preferred).

What you’ll be part of our values, culture and behaviours:

We are a fast‑paced, ambitious FinTech organization backed by Private Equity (HgCapital). Despite our scale, we maintain the agility of a start‑up. Our values guide everything we do:

• Be Brave – Everyone has a voice and the opportunity to challenge the status quo.
• Be Exceptional – We strive for excellence in everything we do.
• Be Together – We succeed as a team, and individual success is inseparable from team success.

Our behaviours practically express our values, shaping how we live and work at Dext. They guide our actions, influencing how we communicate, collaborate, and support one another. These behaviours are: Be Diverse, be Courageous, be Considerate, be Transparent, be Focused, be Accountable, and above all, be Dexterous!

What we offer, the perks:

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working.
• 25 days off plus bank holidays, volunteering days, summer hours and a day off the week of your birthday.
• Employer‑paid private medical insurance and health cash plan (Medicash - reloadable shopping cards, cinema ticket discounts, online discounts and more!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Payroll giving.
• Income protection.
• Mental health support through Help@Hand.

Diversity & Inclusion at Dext:

At Dext, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.