Senior People Partner

Prolific

Aug 15

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
London
Remote

Requirements

HR Expertise: Experienced HR professional, qualified at CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, with strong knowledge of UK employment law and solid Employee Relations (ER) experience.
US Employment Law Knowledge: Experience managing HR processes in the US, with a solid understanding of state employment laws.
Change Management Skills: Proven experience in change management and leading HR projects, particularly in a high-growth tech startup or fully remote organization.
Solutions-Focused Approach: A keen eye for opportunities to simplify, scale, and improve processes, with strong project management skills and the ability to translate metrics into actionable insights.
Adaptability: Comfortable navigating change, with the ability to think big and small—articulating a vision while also diving into details and executing tasks alongside the team.
Communication & Leadership: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to guide and coach employees at all levels. You're approachable, supportive, and have a strong ability to listen and offer constructive advice.
Commitment to Culture: A passion for maintaining a thriving, inclusive, and positive culture at Prolific, with the ability to create impactful people-related policies and processes that reflect our values and support growth.
People and Performance Management Tools: Experience with tools like Hibob and Go1.

Responsibilities

Manage People/ER Cases: Take full ownership of Employee Relations cases across Prolific, providing structured guidance to the management team while balancing the needs of both the individual and the business, especially during periods of transformation and change, ensuring fairness and compliance.
Drive Performance Management: Lead initiatives to manage under-performance during times of change, equipping managers with the tools and strategies to maintain high standards and support employee development. Facilitate ongoing performance review processes and offer tailored coaching to leaders, empowering them to drive results and enhance team capabilities.
Lead Core People Practices: Oversee the employee lifecycle, including engagement surveys, probation, exit interviews, performance management, and progression. Your role will be key in ensuring these processes are effective, scalable, and aligned with business growth.
Design and Execute HR Processes: Develop and implement HR processes that engage and enable our people. You'll lead initiatives to ensure our HR practices are compliant and contribute to a thriving, positive culture at Prolific.
Partner with Managers: Act as a trusted advisor to managers, guiding them on how to lead, develop, and empower their teams effectively. You'll help them build leadership capabilities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
Champion DEI: Be a proactive collaborator and advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). You'll drive people initiatives aligned with our DEI strategy, ensuring that Prolific remains an inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.
Create Engaging Employee Experiences: Design rewarding experiences for employees throughout their journey at Prolific. You'll craft an environment where people feel valued, motivated, and engaged.
Plan and Execute Communications: Play a central role in planning and executing People communications and events, ensuring that our messages resonate with employees and reinforce our company culture.
Lead Development Programs: Design and implement development programs focused on enhancing skills and capabilities across the organization. Your initiatives will help employees grow and adapt as we continue to evolve in a fast-paced industry.
Manage International Employment: Utilize your knowledge of US employment law and state regulations to manage People processes effectively across jurisdictions, ensuring compliance and consistency in our approach.
Collaborate on Change Management: Work closely with other HR colleagues and executives to understand the needs of our people and teams. You'll be instrumental in driving change management initiatives and key HR projects that scale with our growth.

FAQs

What is the role of a Senior People Partner at Prolific?

The Senior People Partner at Prolific will collaborate with management to cultivate a high-performing and inclusive culture, manage employee relations, drive performance management initiatives, and lead the development and execution of innovative HR processes and people strategies.

What specific responsibilities does this role entail?

Key responsibilities include managing Employee Relations cases, driving performance management, overseeing core people practices, designing HR processes, partnering with managers, championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), creating engaging employee experiences, and managing international employment compliance.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have significant HR experience, qualified at CIPD Level 5 or equivalent, solid knowledge of UK employment law, and experience with US employment law. Proven change management skills and a solutions-focused approach are also essential.

Is experience in a startup environment required?

Yes, experience in a high-growth tech startup or fully remote organization is highly beneficial, especially with change management and leading HR projects.

How does Prolific support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?

Prolific is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace by proactively driving DEI initiatives and ensuring that the company remains a welcoming and equitable environment for all employees.

What tools might I use in this role?

Experience with people and performance management tools such as Hibob and Go1 is preferred.

How does the interview process work?

The interview process includes an initial exploratory call, a hiring manager interview, a panel interview that may involve a presentation, and a final interview focused on aligning your experiences with Prolific's principles.

What are the expected working arrangements for this position?

Prolific supports flexible working arrangements and follows a hybrid work model, allowing for remote work alongside in-office collaboration as necessary.

Is there a competitive salary and benefits package?

Yes, Prolific offers a competitive salary and benefits package for this role.

What type of culture can I expect at Prolific?

Prolific fosters a mission-driven culture that values collaboration, integrity, continuous improvement, and a commitment to maintaining a thriving, positive, and inclusive workplace.

Prolific

We're connecting people around the world to make trustworthy data more accessible and facilitate world-changing research

Education

Industry

51-200

Employees

2014

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Prolific (www.prolific.co) is changing how research on the internet is done. We started by building a marketplace that connects researchers (from both Academia and industry) with instant, high quality, global research participants. Now, as a growing team, the bigger vision is to build the most powerful and trusted platform for behavioral research. Quantitative and qualitative researchers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs all need valid and reliable data sources to make predictions about human behaviour and social change. Thanks to our online platform, researchers collect responses fast and participants earn cash rewards for themselves or for charity. It takes 5 minutes to start data collection, there's no middleman, and the product easily integrates with any survey software. In a world of unreliable results, Prolific makes data trustworthy and connects the public with science.