At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with R&D leaders to build inclusive, high-performing teams and tackle people challenges.
- Company: Slice empowers local pizzerias with tech and services for lasting success.
- Benefits: Flexible PTO, top-notch health insurance, and personal development stipends.
- Other info: Work with diverse teams across multiple countries and enjoy excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Join a mission-driven team and make a real impact in a growing company.
- Qualifications: 5+ years as a People Business Partner with experience in technical environments.
The predicted salary is between 68800 - 85000 £ per year.
Ilir Sela started Slice with the belief that local pizzerias deserve all of the advantages of major franchises without compromising their independence.
Starting with his family's pizzerias, we now empower over tens of thousands of restaurants with the technology, services, and collective power that owners need to better serve their digitally minded customers and build lasting businesses.
We're growing and adding more talent to help fulfill this valuable mission.
That's where you come in.
The Challenge to Solve
Partner with R&D leaders to build high-performing, inclusive teams by aligning people strategy with technical and business priorities.
The Role
As a People Business Partner, you'll partner with leaders across Slice's R&D organization, providing strategic guidance and day-to-day support on the people challenges that come with building and scaling high-performing technical teams.
Much of our R&D organization is based across the UK, US, Canada and the Balkans, so you'll work closely with leaders across multiple countries and time zones.
You'll coach managers through performance, organizational design, talent planning, employee relations, and change, helping leaders make thoughtful decisions that strengthen team effectiveness and business outcomes.
You'll also work closely with Talent Acquisition, People Operations, Compensation, Finance, and Legal to deliver consistent, scalable People programs that support our global workforce.
Key focus areas include
- Partnering with Engineering, Product, and Design leaders on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and team health.
- Coaching managers through performance management, employee relations, feedback, and complex people decisions.
- Supporting organizational change, including team growth, restructures, and leadership transitions.
- Guiding organizational design, workforce planning, succession planning, and talent reviews.
- Partnering cross-functionally to deliver People programs aligned to business priorities.
- Using people data and insights to inform recommendations and improve team effectiveness.
- Helping leaders navigate how AI and evolving ways of working shape teams, roles, and skills.
- The Team
The People team at Slice partners closely with leaders across the business to build high-performing teams and support the company's continued growth.
You'll report to the VP, People Business Partners.
- The Winning Recipe
- 5+ years' experience as a People Business Partner in a fast-paced or scaling environment.
- Experience supporting Engineering, Product, or other technical organizations.
- Strong experience across core People Partner disciplines, including performance management, employee relations, organizational design, talent planning, compensation, and talent reviews.
- Proven ability to build trusted relationships and coach leaders through complex people challenges.
- Strong organizational design and workforce planning experience, with the ability to guide leaders through team structure, succession planning, and talent decisions.
- Experience leading cross-functional People initiatives from planning through execution.
- Data-informed approach to problem solving and decision making.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
- Working knowledge of UK employment law.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
- Nice to Have
- Experience supporting globally distributed teams.
- Exposure to multi-jurisdiction People practices across Europe.
- Curiosity about AI and emerging technologies that improve productivity and the employee experience.
- The Extras
Working at Slice comes with a comprehensive set of benefits, but here are some of the unexpected highlights.
- Flexible PTO
- Market-leading medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Personal development & wellness reimbursement/stipend
Pizza brings people together.
Slice is no different.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace a diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
Senior People Business Partner, R&D employer: Slice
At Slice, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions creativity and collaboration among our remote team members across the UK. Our inclusive work culture fosters professional growth through access to cutting-edge projects and a supportive environment, while our comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working hours and generous time off policies, ensures that our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us in empowering local pizzerias with innovative technology and be part of a mission-driven team that values diversity and encourages entrepreneurial spirit.
