Senior People Lead
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
THE ROLEWe are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior People Lead for the UK & Ireland to join our EMEA HR team.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for leading and delivering HR initiatives with a strong focus on employee relations, compliance, and operational HR excellence.You will be a key partner to senior leaders, line managers, and employees, ensuring that HR practices support business goals and foster a positive work environment.
OPPORTUNITIES
- Lead and manage all employee relations cases across the UK and Ireland, including investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance issues.
- Provide expert advice and coaching to managers on ER best practices and UK/Irish employment law.
- Ensure consistency, fairness, and legal compliance in all ER processes and outcomes.
- Work proactively to reduce ER risks through early intervention and effective policy application.
- Partner with local business leaders to understand workforce needs and implement people strategies that drive performance and engagement.
- Provide guidance on organisational change, restructures, and workforce planning.
- Support leadership development and team effectiveness initiatives.
- Ensure HR policies and procedures for UK and Ireland are up to date, legally compliant, and aligned with company values.
- Monitor and report on employment law changes and implications for the business.
- Lead internal audits and ensure readiness for external audits.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support the rollout of global and regional talent initiatives, including employee engagement surveys, performance management, and DEI programs.
- Support employee onboarding and offboarding to ensure a smooth and compliant experience.
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations, supported by the HR coordinator and shared services team.
- Partner with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accurate and timely administration.
- Maintain and leverage HRIS data for reporting and analytics.
· CIPD qualification (Level 5 minimum; Level 7 preferred).
· Significant HR experience, with significant exposure to employee relations in the UK and Ireland.
· Strong working knowledge of UK and Irish employment legislation.
· Experience in a technology or financial services environment preferred.
· Proven ability to manage sensitive issues with discretion and sound judgment.
· Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed, and international environment.
VALUES
- • Care about how Temenos employees - 'People are the key'.
- Commit to driving positive change for Temenos and our clients.
- Collaborate with Temenosians to leverage the collective capability of the organization to deliver the best outcomes.
- Challenge the traditional approaches to solving market problems and differentiate Temenos.
- Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
- Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
- Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
- Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
- Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development