Lead People Partner | GoHenry
GoHenry is a UK‑based fintech company created by parents to pioneer financial education. With two acquisitions, we now operate across Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom, serving over 6 million members in five countries. Our mission is to empower families with engaging monetary tools and education that build lifelong financial well‑being.
The Role
GoHenry is seeking a Lead People Partner who thrives in a fast‑paced, agile environment and brings a proactive, strategic mindset to every challenge. You’ll unlock the full potential of our team by coaching leaders, supporting managers, and aligning people strategies with business outcomes. Your work will help shape thoughtful, values‑led solutions that elevate performance and help teams grow.
What you will do at GoHenry
* Equip and work closely with managers to strengthen team performance and development through proactive coaching, feedback, and people planning.
* Partner with managers to develop and implement strategies that foster high‑performing, engaged, and inclusive teams aligned with company values and business goals.
* Lead key processes such as succession planning, absence management and employee relations, ensuring consistency and fairness.
* Support teams through organisational change management by advising on communication, engagement strategies, and navigating transitions aligned to GoHenry principles.
* Use people data insights to inform decision‑making, identify trends, and guide action plans that enhance team health and effectiveness.
* Act as a strategic HR business partner to senior leaders, offering insight and guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development.
* Partner with global HR operations, talent acquisition, talent development, total rewards, and community teams to align business needs with functional expertise.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies, proactively mitigating risk and resolving complex employee relations matters as needed.
What you bring to GoHenry
* Deep HR expertise across performance management, employee relations, talent planning, and change management within the UK context.
* Proven experience as a senior HR business partner or people partner, ideally in a high‑growth or matrixed organisation.
* Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices; understanding of US employment law experience is a plus.
* Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing cross‑functional stakeholders.
* Proven ability to coach people leaders through complex challenges with clarity, care, and confidence.
* Confidence operating HR systems such as Workday to manage processes, data, and workflows with accuracy.
* Skilled in analysing people data to identify trends and generate insights that drive impactful people strategies.
* Develop scalable resources and SOPs to deliver clarity with consistency and self‑service across the global business.
* Demonstrated adaptability, solution‑oriented mindset, and forward‑thinking approach.
* Proactive mindset to identify opportunities for innovation in people strategies, pushing beyond conventional approaches to deliver scalable, values‑aligned impact.
* Ability to challenge the status quo thoughtfully and influence cross‑functional stakeholders to co‑create progressive, human‑centered solutions that drive business outcomes.
* Hunger to deliver game‑changing products.
* Exceptional drive and precision in delivery.
* Belief that your work is tied to your life's mission.
* Optimistic about the potential of societal change.
What’s in it for you
* GoFlex – Work from home, office, or a mix of both.
* Your birthday day off.
* 25 days annual leave, in addition to 8 UK bank holidays.
* An excellent induction and onboarding programme with ongoing learning & development throughout your career.
* A choice between Bupa Health Cash Plan or Bupa Private Medical.
* Death in service – 4x your annual salary from month 1.
* Physical and mental wellbeing support and platforms for you and your family.
* Family‑friendly leave policies.
* Enhanced maternity leave – 20 weeks full basic pay after 2 years' service and 26 weeks full basic pay after 3 years' service.
* Paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay after probation.
* Salary sacrifice options.
About GoHenry
We’re on a mission to help every kid be smart with money. Our goal? Create generations of independent, confident young adults armed with money skills that will set them up for life. We place the power in the hands of young people, giving them tools to master the financial ropes for themselves. All while our unique built‑in controls give parents total peace of mind.
Equal Opportunity
GoHenry is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we’re on a mission to foster a diverse & inclusive workplace. Individuals seeking employment at GoHenry are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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