At Gearset, our people are the foundation of our success. We believe that a high-performing culture isn’t built by chance, but through deliberate, strategic partnership and a relentless focus on the "Gearcitizen" experience. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a Senior People Partner who views people strategy through a commercial lens and understands that the best HR work is grounded in trust, influence, and deep business integration.
This is a role for a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment where autonomy is expected and impact is visible. You will join a team that values pragmatism over rigid policy, helping our leaders navigate the complexities of growth while maintaining the unique culture that defines us.
What’s the opportunity for a Senior People Partner at Gearset?
- Step into a high-impact role where you will act as a core strategic advisor to senior leaders, shaping how they build, lead, and scale their teams.
- Move beyond traditional HR execution to own complex organisational design and workforce planning, directly influencing the future structure of a rapidly growing tech company.
- Exercise a high degree of autonomy, managing sensitive employee relations and change initiatives with the freedom to apply your own judgment and expertise.
- Join a people-first organisation that values your professional growth, offering the chance to mentor others and help define the evolution of our global people practices.
- Work within a culture that prioritises commercial awareness and "principles-led" thinking over bureaucratic red tape, allowing you to drive practical, meaningful outcomes.
What you'll achieve
- Act as a trusted partner and coach to senior leaders, providing strategic advice that balances commercial objectives with an exceptional employee experience.
- Navigate sensitive employee relations and performance matters with autonomy, offering expert guidance on risk, approach, and resolution.
- Lead on complex organisational design and workforce planning initiatives, ensuring our teams are structured to meet both immediate goals and long-term scale.
- Translate people data and insights into actionable recommendations that address trends, mitigate risks, and capitalise on growth opportunities.
- Guide leaders through organisational change and transformation, ensuring change management is handled with empathy and clarity.
About you
- Significant experience as a Senior People Partner or HRBP within an evolving, fast-growing organisation, preferably in the tech or SaaS sector.
- Advanced knowledge of UK employment law combined with the ability to handle complex employee relations and performance matters independently.
- Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, acting as a credible advisor who can build leadership capability and team effectiveness.
- A pragmatic, principles-led approach to people work, with the ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations without over-reliance on policy.
- Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to inform people strategy and drive practical business actions.
Nice to haves
- CIPD Level 7 qualification or an equivalent professional certification.
- Experience mentoring or supporting the development of others within a People team.
Salary and benefits (the stuff you’d expect!)
- Salary is negotiable (depending on experience)
- This is a full time opportunity, working Monday to Friday with the option of flexible home working (for most of us that looks like 2-3 days a week in the office)
- Generous personal development budget for courses, conferences, or whatever is useful to your professional development in the role of up to £1500 per year
- Top end hardware provided
- Opportunity to join our Long Term Incentive Plan
- Free lunch in the office
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to buy an extra 5 each year)
- Company Pension Plan (matching up to 5%)
- Bupa health care
- Life Insurance & critical illness cover
- Discounted gym membership, as well as a range of health and wellness benefits
