Junior People Partner

This is an exciting opportunity to step into People Partnering within a high-growth AI business, supporting teams  Org-wide including;  Engineering, Product and Commercial functions (Marketing, Revenue and Operations).   You'll   partner with stakeholders   across the business to support performance, engagement and team effectiveness, while gaining exposure to a wide range of people challenges in both technical and commercial environments.   Working closely with the People Partnering Lead, this role is ideal for someone looking to build their partnering capability, deepen their commercial understanding, and grow into a more strategic People Partner over time.   What you’ll be doing: People  Partnering   Partner with s takeholders   (primarily Director level and below) across Engineering, Product ,  Commercial and beyond Support managers in driving performance, engagement and team effectiveness Build strong, trusted relationships across teams   Employee Relations   Lead and manage employee relations cases including performance, conduct, absence and wellbeing Apply a commercial and pragmatic approach to resolving issues Escalate complex or high-risk cases where appropriate   People Processes   Support delivery of core people processes including: Performance cycles Promotions and progression Engagement initiatives Ensure managers are supported and processes are applied consistently   Proactive Support & Insights   Identify trends, risks and opportunities across teams Take a proactive approach to supporting managers and improving team effectiveness Share insights with the People Partnering Lead to inform broader people priorities   Collaboration   Work closely with the People Partnering Lead, supporting their work with senior leaders and ensuring relevant insights and information are effectively cascaded upwards   Partner with Talent to support hiring plans and onboarding Work with People Operations to ensure smooth delivery of people processes   Who we are looking for: Experience in an HR Advisor, Senior HR Advisor or Generalist role   Strong experience managing employee relations cases   Experience supporting managers with people-related matters   S trong relationship-building skills   Proactive and solutions-focused mindset   Good judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations   Commercial curiosity and interest in understanding how the business operates Curious and eager to learn Takes ownership and shows initiative Keen to grow into a more strategic People Partner   We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we’re looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you. Who we are: Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go-to solution to harness useful information from speech. Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance. We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in-person interactions can foster. This is only the beginning; we’re looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey… What we can offer you: No matter what stage of your career you’re at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work. We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that’s not all. We’ve spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we wa