Senior HRBP & Strategic Projects Lead

About the role

Faire, a technology wholesale platform, is looking for a UK-based HR leader to act as the primary HR Business Partner for its UK organisation and to drive strategic, HRBP-led global initiatives. The role is a key member of the UK leadership team, supports the Head of International and represents UK employees in all people matters, leading talent management, performance and organisational effectiveness in the UK while owning strategic HRBP projects.

Key responsibilities

• Talent and leadership partner: coach the UK leadership team on organisational health, talent planning, workforce strategy and manager capability, and partner on performance cycles, career development, promotions, organisational design and succession planning.
• Employee relations and performance: lead end-to-end employee relations in the UK, coach managers and employees, and support performance cases, development plans and escalations.
• Culture, communications and change: champion Faire's culture, support engagement survey action planning and retention initiatives, and guide leaders and employees through organisational change.
• Data-driven people insights: use people data to inform decisions and maintain HR governance, documentation and compliance.
• Local HR operations: own day-to-day UK HR needs, advising on immigration, benefits, leaves and accommodations.
• Strategic projects: support the Head of HRBPs on OKR tracking, retention, org design, performance process updates and manager education, and lead project management for cross-functional initiatives.
• AI and tooling innovation: experiment with new AI tools, partner on their global rollout and influence product and tooling roadmaps.
• Continuous improvement: streamline HRBP workflows, update key trackers and strengthen manager enablement.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of HRBP experience supporting senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.
• UK employment law expertise.
• Understanding of performance, talent management, employee relations and organisational design.
• Proven experience driving cross-functional projects and proven AI fluency.
• Nice to have: experience supporting international or multi-region teams, and familiarity with high-growth tech, marketplaces or startup environments.

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management across all levels.
• Ability to interpret and communicate people data effectively.
• High empathy and excellent judgment and discretion on sensitive matters.
• Flexibility to work across multiple timezones.

What we offer

• Salary range of £75,000 to £103,500 per year, with eligibility for benefits.
• Hybrid model: office three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and a flex day), with remote work up to 4 weeks per year.
• Paid time off, recharge days, paid parental leave up to 16 weeks, comprehensive health coverage and fertility benefits.
• Mental health support, professional development stipends and an employer-sponsored retirement plan.