People Business Partner in London, England at Thrive

We’re hiring a hands-on People Business Partner based in the UK (with the ability to work in the London office for 1-2 days/week) to support and partner with managers and empower employees across the UK and APAC. As we continue to build and grow, this role will play a key part in shaping employee experience. You’ll help lead and deliver people initiatives that foster engagement, development, and a strong, inclusive culture.

Your Impact:
As part of our global People Business Partner Team, you’ll work closely with leaders and employees to support Thrive’s growth and help make it a great place to work. Reporting to the Sr. People Business Partner Manager, you’ll contribute to key People initiatives around talent assessment, management, employee engagement and experience. You’re someone who enjoys jumping in to help, solving problems, and making a positive impact. You bring a collaborative spirit, a willingness to learn, and a can-do attitude to everything you do.

What You’ll Do at Thrive:

Help Thrive Become Future-Ready
You'll take a hands-on and consultative approach to solving problems and supporting organizational success by:

• Acting as a talent advisor for leaders and employees — connecting business goals to people strategies.
• Helping leaders make better decisions and build high-performing, resilient teams.
• Applying structured problem-solving and data-informed insights (both qualitative and quantitative) to guide decisions.
• Supporting leaders with organizational design — helping to ensure teams are structured with the right roles and skillsets to support business objectives.

Build a Competitive, Scalable Organization
You’ll contribute to delivering and scaling core talent programs that align with Thrive’s evolving needs, including:

• Supporting leaders in setting clear goals, coaching teams, and developing talent.
• Helping deliver talent programs around mentorship, performance management, coaching, and career development.
• Guiding leaders and teams through organizational change, helping them stay aligned and resilient through growth.

Create an Exceptional Employee Experience
Thrive’s culture is core to our success — and you’ll play a key role in nurturing it by:

• Offering insights and recommendations on cultural and engagement initiatives.
• Supporting implementation of programs focused on employee wellbeing, DEI, and overall talent management.
• Acting as a trusted partner to resolve conflict, foster positive employee relations, and minimize unwanted turnover.
• Delivering and supporting People processes that matter most to our teams and culture.

Drive Operational Excellence & Compliance
You’ll also be a key contributor to how we scale and support smart, compliant People operations:

• Provide support and guidance on local employment compliance.
• Helping to evolve and improve People-related processes and systems as Thrive continues to grow.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the role:
Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of experience as a People Business Partner in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)

HR Knowledge – Working understanding of core HR areas such as:

• HR advisory and business partnership
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Performance management and career development
• Training and development program delivery
• Organizational development and change management

Global & Remote Experience:

• Experience working with a global workforce, including remote and distributed teams
• Ability to navigate cultural nuance, employment regulations, and regional compliance requirements

Interpersonal & Analytical Skills:

• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Skilled at building trust and credibility across all levels of the organization
• Able to utilize critical thinking to guide decision-making
• Capable of handling sensitive issues with discretion, diplomacy, and care

Mindset & Agility:

• Able to pivot quickly and confidently — you can go from 0 to 60 mph when priorities shift
• Thrive in ambiguity and enjoy solving complex, people-related challenges
• Committed to with demonstrated behaviors aligning to our core values (People, Customers, Attitude, Ownership)

While onsite in London will be standard, must be willing to work onsite in our other UK offices (Luton and Nottingham) as needed.