Senior People Business Partner in England

What we're all about. We find, when we come together in the pursuit of excellence, great things happen. And that's how we do things at Quantexa – together. Our business is data, but our culture is collective. We're about growth – but not just the bottom line. We create a culture where people feel empowered to do their best work. We might work across continents and time zones, but that doesn't stop us from collaborating. We're connected. We celebrate our successes together, and we unite to tackle the challenges. Nearly of our colleagues come from an ethnic or religious minority background. We speak over 20 languages across our 47 nationalities, creating a sense of belonging for all. At Q, we're looking for people who share that vision. People like you.

The opportunity. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior People Business Partner to take ownership of the people strategy for our Product and R&D functions. In this key role, you will oversee all aspects of the people agenda, driving business-aligned initiatives that are critical to Quantexa's growth and success. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, you will shape and implement innovative people strategies that drive meaningful business outcomes. You will work closely with the wider Quantexa People team across EMEA, APAC, and North America, ensuring a cohesive, high-impact approach to talent management, engagement, and organizational development. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR professional to thrive in a fast-paced, people-first culture, where you will have a direct influence on the future of Quantexa's Product and R&D functions. If you are passionate about driving impactful change and creating a meaningful difference for both our colleagues and the organisation, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a tangible, long-term impact on Quantexa's success.

What you'll be doing. Lead the function's people strategy as the Senior People Business Partner, providing strategic direction and serving as the key point of contact for people-related matters. Set the standard for excellence, mentoring and developing other People Business Partners while driving best-in-class business partnering across the function. Manage complex employee relations cases independently, leveraging extensive ER expertise to provide coaching and guidance to leaders and other People Business Partners on best practices. Partner closely with Product and R&D teams, leveraging a deep understanding of their unique challenges and fostering alignment between the two functions to deliver people-focused solutions that drive innovation, agility, and technical excellence. Lead critical people initiatives, including review cycles, compensation, performance management and engagement strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals. Collaborate with the wider People team on high-impact strategic projects, delivering tailored solutions that enable our people to do their best work. Champion a balanced, commercially driven people-centric approach, implementing innovative and pragmatic solutions that align business priorities with employee experience. Leverage data-driven insights to support Talent, Employee Experience, L&D, and People Operations teams, ensuring the successful execution of the people agenda. Take a proactive approach to employee relations, analysing trends, recommending solutions, and coaching managers to address issues before they escalate.

What you'll bring. With a wealth of HR and Business Partnering expertise, you have a strong track record of supporting and scaling technical teams. Adept at balancing multiple priorities, you take a hands-on yet strategic approach, developing trusted and influential relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders. You will collaborate closely with the People Business Partnering team and communities of expertise, driving initiatives that support Quantexa's people agenda and long-term success. At this stage in your career, you have built extensive operational and strategic leadership experience, successfully partnering with executive teams to drive business impact. We are looking for a seasoned, forward-thinking professional who can challenge the status quo, think beyond the traditional HR remit, and deliver innovative, high-value people solutions that contribute to Quantexa's continued growth and success.

• Extensive Business Partnering Expertise – A proven track record of operating as a true strategic partner, delivering impactful people solutions in fast-paced, innovative environments.
• Deep Technical and Product Expertise – Extensive knowledge of Product, R&D, and technical functions, with a proven track record of supporting highly skilled teams and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
• Business Transformation & Change Leadership – Experience leading people workstreams in transformation initiatives, driving successful organisational change.
• C-Suite and Leadership Team Partnering – Skilled in engaging with C-suite executives and senior leadership, building strong relationships, and influencing strategic decisions.
• Expert Employee Relations Management – Ability to independently manage complex ER cases, while providing coaching and mentorship to other People Business Partners.
• Agile & Results-Driven Approach – Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, results-oriented environment, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
• Proactive & Solutions-Focused Mindset – Self-motivated with the confidence to take initiative, offer innovative ideas, and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional Communication & Stakeholder Management – Ability to influence, collaborate, and engage effectively at all levels, managing multiple priorities with ease.
• Team Player & Growth-Oriented – Strong team-working skills, with a passion for contributing to the success of a rapidly growing organisation.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning – Actively seeks opportunities to enhance knowledge and share best practices, ensuring alignment with evolving people and business needs.
• Education & Professional Qualification – Degree-educated and CIPD qualified (or equivalent), with a strong foundation in HR best practices and strategic people leadership.

Our perks and quirks. What makes you Q will help you to realize your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognized and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

• Competitive salary
• Company bonus
• 25 days annual leave (with the option of buying up to 5 days, and rolling over up to 10), plus national holidays + your birthday off
• Pension scheme with a company contribution of 6% (when you contribute 3%)
• Private Healthcare with AXA, including dental & optic cover
• Life Insurance and Income Protection
• Regularly benchmarked salary rates
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, or Shared Parental Leave
• Well-being days
• Volunteer Day off
• Work from Home Equipment
• Commuter, Tech and cycle to work schemes
• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Free Calm App Subscription #1 app for meditation, relaxation and sleep
• Continuous Training and Development, including access to Udemy Business
• Spend up to 2 months working outside of your country of employment over a rolling 12-month period with our "Work from Anywhere" policy
• Employee Referral Program
• Team Social Budget & Company-wide Socials

Our mission. We have one mission. To help businesses grow. To make data easier. And to make the world a better place. We're not a start-up. Not anymore. But we've not been around that long either. What we are is a collection of bright, passionate minds harnessing complexities and helping our clients and their communities. One culture, made of many. Heading in one direction – the future.

It's all about you. We want you to feel welcome, valued, and respected—because it's your individuality and passion that make you Q. We see that, and we celebrate it. That's why we're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment, continuously improving to ensure everyone belongs. Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let our Talent Acquisition Team know—we're happy to assist. No matter your race, beliefs, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, or abilities—whoever you are—if you're a passionate, curious, and caring human eager to push the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you.