Head of People Partnering, UK & Europe

Overview

Head of People Partnering for UK & Europe at Tide, responsible for designing and implementing a People Partnering strategy for the UK & Europe business and leading a team of People Partners.

What you'll do

• Design and implement a People Partnering strategy for the Tide UK & Europe business that supports business objectives, enhances the employee experience, and fosters a high-performance culture.
• Act as a strategic partner and advisor to the CEO of Tide's UK & Europe business and the UK & Europe management team, providing expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, performance management, and employee relations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of People Partners, ensuring they are equipped to support leaders and teams across various markets.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Support business leaders in driving organisational change, equipping them with the necessary people management tools to ensure smooth transitions and sustained business performance.
• Partner with business leaders and the Director of People Experience to drive employee engagement, interpret survey insights, and implement targeted action plans to enhance team satisfaction, retention, and productivity.
• Ensure HR policies and programs align with relevant employment laws and industry best practices while managing cross-border employment complexities.
• Use HR analytics to inform people strategies, track key workforce metrics, and present actionable insights to business leaders.
• Oversee performance management, career development, and succession planning initiatives to build a strong talent pipeline and support internal mobility.
• Provide direct coaching to managers on complex employee relations matters, leadership development, and team effectiveness.
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of people partnering, ensuring it remains a core pillar of talent, engagement, and leadership strategies.
• Uphold and promote the values of Tide in all interactions and decisions.

What you'll need

• Progressive HR experience, including direct partnership with SVPs / C-Suite leaders.
• Extensive experience partnering with cross-cultural leadership teams.
• Experience with line management of both junior and senior People Partners.
• Good understanding of global HR practices and employment laws, particularly in India and various European countries.
• Strong client focus with outstanding judgement, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive change at pace and foster a positive organisational culture.

Nice to have

• Experience leading HR for commercial and operations client groups.

Details

• Location: India, Hyderabad (hybrid working model supporting both in-person and remote work).
• Benefits include competitive salary and share options, generous annual leave, paid parental leave, sabbatical options, private health insurance, life and accident cover, mental wellbeing support, learning and development budget, and Work Outside the Office for up to 90 days annually.