Kooth is a fast‑growing business with a social purpose. Listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:KOO), our mission is to provide welcoming and effective digital mental health support.
Working in partnership with the NHS, we are the UK's largest digital mental health platform for young people aged 10‑25.
Job Title
People Partner – Maternity cover
Reports to
Senior People Partner
Location
Work remotely or from our London Office
Role Objective
Work in partnership with managers and people team colleagues to shape, develop and deliver people plans and solutions in line with the needs of the business. Support, guide, and advise staff and managers by providing people management and development support across designated departments.
Key Components
* Coach and Support Managers – 40%
* Employee Relations – 30%
* Drive People Strategy – 20%
* Projects and Initiatives – 10%
Main Responsibilities
* Collaborate with departmental managers to develop and implement people strategies that support engaged and high‑performing teams.
* Work closely with managers to understand departmental needs and create targeted people strategies.
* Provide managers with an HR advisory and coaching service to ensure they have the appropriate knowledge and skills to encourage employee engagement and high performance.
* Drive performance and engagement by implementing and fostering a feedback culture within a business area.
* Proactively coach and guide line managers to help them support their teams to achieve departmental and business objectives.
* Actively monitor employee engagement and provide departmental action plans to improve engagement and well‑being.
* Ensure fairness and consistency in employee relations practices and procedures.
* Lead or support the development and review of People Policies and Processes, ensuring up‑to‑date legal and best practices are incorporated.
* Manage complex employee relations issues, ensuring formal procedures are managed promptly and fairly.
* Promote fairness and equity alongside the DEIB strategy.
* Use data to inform and drive the people strategy and decision‑making.
* Review data and management information regularly with managers and act on insights.
* Produce HR management information to inform people plans, projects and decision‑making.
* Analyse trends and metrics in partnership with the people team and business areas to develop solutions, programmes and policies.
* Collaborate with global people team colleagues to support continuous improvement.
* Deliver an efficient, effective, values‑focused people function.
* Contribute to developing the global people strategy and work to ensure a cohesive and coordinated people service across the business.
* Ensure best practice and innovation in all areas of an employee lifecycle.
Requirements
Technical Skills
* Good working knowledge of employment legislation.
* HR generalist experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
* Experience in managing employee relations and related processes.
* Excellent communication skills – acting with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
* Coaching and supporting managers.
* Ability to analyse and report on HR information and data.
* DEI knowledge and experience for the employee lifecycle.
Power Skills
* Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Project management skills.
* Decision‑making ability.
* Business awareness.
* Resilience and ability to cope with and resolve conflict.
* Work independently and proactively.
Education and Qualification
* CIPD Level 5 or relevant experience within an HR role.
Benefits
* Competitive salary – up to £48,000, dependant on experience.
* Generous annual leave – 28 days plus public holidays.
* Professional development – yearly training programmes.
* Financial security – pension contributions and annual company share option awards.
* Health and well‑being – AXA plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Life assurance – up to four times your annual salary.
* Flexible working – remote options.
* Lifestyle benefits – Cycle to Work Scheme and Incapacity Income Protection.
At Kooth, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace that values the unique contributions of every individual. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Our commitment to a fair and unbiased environment is reflected in all aspects of our recruitment, hiring and employment practices. We provide reasonable adjustments to applicants and employees with disabilities or individuals who require accommodations.
Kooth plc is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We apply robust recruitment and selection procedures, including DBS checks, to ensure that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
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