Interim People Partner

Are you a skilled People Partner comfortable working in a start-up/scale-up environment? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge organisation? We are looking for a passionate and skilled HR Business Partner to join a dynamic team! If you thrive in an environment where innovation meets responsibility, keep reading! Role: Interim People Partner Duration: 3 months (whilst recruiting perm, you might be considered for the perm hire) Location: West End (hybrid role, 3 days per week in office) Day Rate: £400-£600 per day, potentially higher and flexible depending on experience! The perm salary equivalent is £90,000-£110,000 Our client is a pioneering AI organisation committed to making the world a better place. Their team consists of ambitious engineers, AI specialists, and program managers, all working towards solving complex and impactful challenges. They foster an open and transparent culture where healthy debates on technology's role in defence are encouraged. The Role: As HR Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in delivering people programs that enhance team performance and growth. You will work closely with a cross-functional People function, supporting the execution of performance and talent development frameworks. Your goal will be to build trusted relationships across the London office, ensuring that you are an informed partner to all teams. Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include: * Evolving and delivering our performance framework, including reviews, feedback cycles, and promotions, aligning talent development with business outcomes. * Designing and delivering leadership and management development programs tailored to a mission-critical environment. * Creating scalable tools and training to empower managers and individual contributors, reducing reliance on ad hoc support. * Cultivating a broad internal network across our London teams and beyond to anticipate people needs proactively. * Investing in understanding our business and translating that knowledge into actionable people advice. * Utilizing people analytics to measure organisational health and inform targeted interventions. * Serving as the primary contact for team members regarding people policies and employment law matters. * Leveraging employee insights to enhance team culture and collaboration across all offices. You Should Apply If You: * Have experience building and scaling people processes in high-growth organisations, demonstrating strong outcomes. * Can advise stakeholders on people strategy and organisational design with a solid understanding of the business context. * Are a natural relationship-builder who values knowing the people you support and uses those relationships effectively. * Have designed change management programs in fast-paced environments, balancing speed with care for affected individuals. * Bring genuine curiosity about the business and actively seek to understand organisational strategy and commercial dynamics. * Are motivated by our mission and share our conviction that democratic values are worth protecting. Nice to Have: * Experience in high-growth technology or defence environments. * Familiarity with UK employment law and employee relations case management. * Exposure to organisational design and workforce planning. * Experience across multiple European employment jurisdictions. * A proven track record of building internal networks to enhance people partnering. * Proficiency in HR systems and tools.