People Business Partner (Maternity Cover)

Wirex Limited

People Business Partner (Maternity Cover)

Salary Not Specified

Wirex Limited, City of Westminster

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d0400af6b92d4102b31b28ba3e4ad2af

Full Job Description

Reporting to as well as working closely alongside the Head of People & Culture and Chief People Officer, you will assist with and lead on a wide range of tasks and projects including employee relations, employee experience, performance, employee retention, diversity and wellbeing. As well as acting as a Business Partner across various global regions you would also coach and mentor team members as required.

KEY TASKS WILL INCLUDE

  • Drafting and managing HR related documents such as policies, employee guides, change of terms letters, performance plans, career plans etc.

  • Conducting exits interviews to ensure people experience is maximised

  • Consulting with line management, providing HR guidance when and where appropriate

  • Resolving complex employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough and objective investigations

  • Working closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

  • Identifying training needs for departments and undertake skills-gap analysis, working with department heads on building a career framework and improving performance management

  • Help analyse the results of surveys and supporting the line managers to create action plans

  • Supporting the CPO with performance review, bonus reviews, pay reviews, people strategy and other ad-hoc tasks


  • Mentor less experienced members of the people team

  • Provides HR policy guidance and interpretations

  • Regularly review and update policy and culture books

  • Support the People & Culture Team in arranging social events, The position is part-time, working up to 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This position is fixed term as it is providing maternity cover. The role will be a hybrid role, with the requirement to go into the London office as needed.

    This exciting opportunity will suit a highly responsible and motivated HR professional, CIPD qualified ideally to minimum Level 5 with strong generalist experience and thorough up to date knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organisational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity & inclusion, performance management, wellbeing and culture, and respective employment laws., Generalist HR experience within a small to medium sized business (previous demonstrable experience of working at HR Advisor level)

  • Experience of working in a scale-up, start-up or SMB environment is really important.

  • Excellent time management skills, proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure when needed

  • Key experience of working with and advising line managers

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and develop relationships across the business

  • Results focused with a real drive to achieve


  • Practically minded; able to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

  • Experience of using HRIS software

    Enhanced annual leave + Bank Holidays

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • Paid Charity Day

  • Pension

  • Flexible working hours and remote working

  • Annual Training Allowance

  • Annual Performance Bonus Pay

  • Extensive opportunity to grow your career and professional development at an innovative FinTech

  • Companywide and team social events