At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the go-to person for all People queries and manage performance reviews.
- Company: Join a fast-growing company with a supportive People & Talent team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, early finish Fridays, and a £1200 benefits allowance.
- Other info: Flexible work options and opportunities for professional growth await you.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while covering for maternity leave.
- Qualifications: Experience in HRIS, people analytics, and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ per year.
People Partner 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Department
People & Talent
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Zinc - London
Compensation
Description
We're growing fast, and our People function needs to keep pace.
Sophie, our People Partner, is heading off on leave for 12 months and we need someone who can step in and keep things moving from day one.
You'll be the first point of contact for all People queries across the business, owning KPIs, engagement, performance reviews and ER casework.
You'll report into our VP of People.
We’re looking for someone who's approachable and calm under pressure, with a coaching mindset.
You'll empower managers to solve problems themselves rather than doing it for them.
Comfortable working without a rigid playbook, switching context quickly between competing priorities, and confident pushing back constructively on senior stakeholders when needed.
High EQ, and genuinely comfortable with ambiguity.
Given this is a maternity cover, we'd love to hear from people who can start before October to allow for a 2 week handover.
Key Responsibilities
- What You'll Own
- Act as the go-to contact for all People queries across the business
- Own and report on People KPIs
- Run and analyse engagement surveys
- Own the performance review cycle
- Handle people cases end to end
- Deliver manager/management training
- Shape onboarding strategy
- Identify and implement AI/automation opportunities across People admin, freeing up time for direct partnering
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential experience & skills
- HRIS proficiency & people analytics (we use Humaans)
- Performance review cycle management
- Comfortable using AI/automation to reduce People admin
- A confident, credible communicator with senior stakeholders
- Calm under pressure
- A coach at heart
- Compassionate and approachable
Desirable experience & skills
- Manager coaching/training design
- Engagement survey tools (e. g. Culture Amp)
- Onboarding strategy design (not execution)
- Recruitment-tech or B2B Saa S background
- High EQ, with strong active listening skills
- Comfortable with ambiguity in a scale-up
- A proactive relationship builder
- Comfortable representing Zinc in the People space (content, community)
- UK employment law & ER experience
What we offer
- 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
- £1200 annual benefits allowance (Thanks Ben, from month 2)
- Early finish Fridays (16:00)
- Yearly company retreat abroad
- 30 days to Work from anywhere
- Statutory pension with NEST (3% employer, 5% employee)
- Unlimited access to Spill Therapy
- Company socials, quarterly team socials Free Monday lunches
- Nursery workplace benefit scheme (Yellownest)
- Celebrated Zinc anniversaries
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
People Partner 12-Month FTC (Maternity Cover) employer: Zinc
Zinc is an exceptional employer that prioritises a vibrant work culture and employee growth, making it an ideal place for the VP of People role. With a commitment to scaling while preserving its unique environment, Zinc offers generous benefits such as 24 days holiday, early finish Fridays, and a yearly retreat abroad, alongside a strong focus on professional development and leadership collaboration. Join a dynamic team in London where your contributions will directly shape the future of the company and its people strategy.
