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Are You Our Next People Partner Superstar?

Who Are We?

Here at ELMO Software UK, along with Breathe (also part of the ELMO family) we're all about making HR simpler, smarter, and more human! We provide fantastic cloud-based HR and payroll solutions that cover every step of an employee's journey, from their very first day to their last, helping businesses streamline all those essential HR tasks, boost productivity, and keep everything compliant and running smoothly.

Our Values: What We Live By

Obsess over Customers

- Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers

Seek out Different

- We constantly look to innovate, challenge the status quo and defy barriers

Help Others Thrive

- Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive

Be Fearlessly Optimistic

- We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge, as we know it will drive meaningful change

Why is this role important?

Are you a People professional with a passion for building incredible employee experiences? Do you thrive on coaching, developing leaders, and shaping a vibrant culture? If so, we want YOU to be our strategic number two to the Head of People!


This isn't just any HR role - you'll be instrumental in driving the entire employee lifecycle with a product mindset, focusing on continuous improvement and user-centric design. Think of our people as our most valuable "product" and help us make their journey exceptional!


We're a small but mighty People team spanning across Breathe, Elmo UK, and Rotageek. This means incredible variety, the chance to unify approaches across different business units, and the opportunity to flex your strategic and operational muscles. You'll collaborate closely with our People and Talent Advisor and People Operations Administrator, delivering human-centered people initiatives that truly make a difference.


If you have proven generalist experience, a knack for leadership development, and a genuine love for coaching, you'll help us build a high-performing, inclusive, and engaging workplace that scales with care.

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What You'll Be Doing:

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Strategic HR Partnership (30%)

Be a

strategic thought partner

to the Head of People and senior leaders, shaping and delivering our people strategy. Champion a

"people as a product" mindset

, using feedback loops and continuous iteration in our HR programs. Support

succession planning and talent mapping

to ensure a strong pipeline of future leaders. Leverage

people data and insights

to drive strategic decisions and enhance the employee experience. Help unify people processes and experiences across our businesses, aligning with our culture and priorities.
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Coaching, Culture & Leadership Development (30%)

Coach and mentor

managers and team leads to boost leadership capability, engagement, and psychological safety. Design and deliver

high-impact leadership development

initiatives. Promote a culture of

growth, ownership, and high performance

across all teams. Actively support

change leadership

efforts, guiding teams through transformation.
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HR Generalist & Operational Support (25%)

Provide

expert, people-first guidance

on HR policies, ER matters, performance, and wellbeing. Own and continuously improve core

HR systems and processes

, ensuring compliance and excellence. Manage

end-to-end payroll processing

in partnership with finance. Maintain

up-to-date and inclusive HR policies

that reflect best practices and legal compliance. Ensure awareness and compliance with

information security protocols

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Recruitment, L&D, and Wellbeing (15% - could be more!)

Lead

recruitment efforts

from sourcing to offer negotiation. Own and evolve

learning and development

initiatives that support growth. Drive meaningful

wellbeing programs

for mental, physical, and financial health. Oversee our

company benefits offering

to meet the evolving needs of our people.

What We Value for This Role

We're looking for someone with a fantastic blend of experience and a passion for people! Here's what will make you stand out:

Seasoned HR Pro:

You've got solid HR generalist experience, ideally from a fast-paced SME or a tech/SaaS environment.

Coaching Champion:

Deep experience in coaching managers and spearheading impactful leadership development initiatives is key.

Strategic & Operational Ace:

You can seamlessly switch between big-picture thinking and delivering operational excellence.

Talent Architect:

You're skilled in talent planning, succession, and performance enablement programs.

Recruitment Whiz:

Proven expertise in end-to-end recruitment and seamless onboarding processes.

Learning Innovator:

Experience in building engaging learning journeys or delivering training/coaching at scale.

Change Leader:

A confident hand in guiding teams through change and driving organizational development.

Data Driven:

You're comfortable using data and analytics to inform your strategy and actions.

UK Law Savvy:

Proficient in UK employment law and best practice HR policies - you know your stuff!

Tech-Fluent:

You're comfortable navigating tools like Google Suite, Office 365, HRIS (Breathe), ATS (Hireful), Slack, Fellow, and even HarrietAI.

CIPD Qualified:

CIPD Level 5 qualified or actively working towards it.

Behaviours That Define Our People Partner

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Beyond your skills, we're looking for someone who embodies these core behaviours:

Empathetic & People-First:

You genuinely care, build trust, and always put people at the heart of what you do.

Mentor-Minded:

You love guiding others, sharing knowledge, and helping individuals reach their full potential.

Builder Mentality:

You're not just maintaining; you're constantly looking for ways to improve, innovate, and build better systems.

Adaptable & Proactive:

You're always one step ahead, anticipating challenges and acting fast to find solutions.

Collaborative Spirit:

You're a true team player, bringing others along and building strong, positive relationships at all levels.

Data-Informed:

You're naturally curious, always seeking insights from data to make smarter, more effective decisions.

Truly Inclusive:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging aren't just buzzwords for you; they're embedded in everything you do.

Growth-Oriented:

You believe in continuous learning - for yourself and for everyone around you.

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Why You'll Love It Here

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We believe in supporting our people, so here are just some of the amazing perks you'll enjoy:

Excellent Compensation:

A competitive salary of

60,000 + up to 10% company bonus

to reward your hard work!

Generous Time Off:

Recharge with

25 days holiday + your birthday off

every year!

Flexible Working:

Enjoy a

hybrid role

with the flexibility to balance office and home life (minimum 50% in the office).

Comprehensive Health Cover:

Private Medical Insurance that includes

dental, optical, and mental health cover

for peace of mind.

Financial Security:

Life Insurance

(2x salary) and a

Matched Pension

(salary exchange with 5% employer contribution).

Unlimited Professional Coaching:

Access to

More Happi

for continuous personal and professional growth.

Give Back:

Make a difference with

2 volunteer days per year

to support causes you care about.

Dog-Friendly Office:

Bring your beloved

four-legged friend

to work with you!

Financial Wellbeing:

Exclusive access to

Mintago

for financial discounts and expert advice.

The Hiring Process: Let's Make it Personal!

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We want to get to know the real you! Our hiring process is designed to be engaging and give us both a chance to see if we're a great fit.

Stage 1: Initial Chat:

A friendly screening call with our People and Talent Advisor. This is your chance to shine and tell us more about your experience over Google Meet!

Stage 2: Deeper Dive:

A more in-depth conversation with our Head of People to explore your experience further.

Stage 3: Final Connection:

Your last stage will be with two of our senior leaders, offering another great opportunity to connect
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Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited by the idea of shaping the future of work and being a vital part of a growing, dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you! Come help us create a workplace where everyone thrives.



ELMO UK is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team.


At ELMO UK, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in the UK to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification. Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role.