Head of People Partnering - UK & Europe

ABOUT TIDE

At Tide we help SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related banking services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting.

Tide is transforming the small business banking market with over 1.6 million members globally across the UK, India, Germany and France. Using advanced technology, all solutions are designed with SMEs in mind. With quick onboarding, low fees and innovative features, we thrive on making data-driven decisions to help SMEs save both time and money.

Tide facts:

• Tide is available for UK, Indian, German and French SMEs
• Over 1.6 million members: 800,000 UK and 800,000 in India and growing rapidly
• Over $200 million raised in funding
• Over 2500 Tideans globally - we’re diversity champions!
• We have offices in Central London, with a member support and technology centre in Sofia, Bulgaria, technology centres in Serbia, Romania, Lithuania and Hyderabad and offices in Gurugram and New Delhi, India

ABOUT THE TEAM

The People Partnering team at Tide plays a pivotal role in driving business success by acting as strategic advisors and coaches to leaders at all levels. We provide expert guidance on organisational design, talent development, employee relations, and engagement, ensuring a positive and high-performance culture. Embedded within the business, we use data-driven insights to shape policies, pre-empt workforce challenges, and lead high-impact initiatives that enable Tideans to do work they love.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Head of People Partnering for UK & Europe, you will:

• Design and implement a People Partnering strategy for the Tide’s 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.
• Partner with business leaders 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.
• Support business leaders in driving organisational change, equipping them with the necessary people management tools to ensure smooth transitions and sustained business performance.
• 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. 
• Upholding and promoting the values of Tide in all interactions and decisions. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Progressive HR experience, including direct partnership with SVPs / C-Suite leaders
• Extensive experience partnering with cross-cultural leadership teams 
• Experience leading HR for a commercial and operations client groups 
• 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

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

Our location-specific employee benefits are designed to cater to the unique needs of Tideans: 

• Self & Family Health Insurance
• Term & Life Insurance
• OPD Benefits
• Mental wellbeing through Plumm
• Learning & Development Budget
• WFH Setup allowance
• 15 days of Privilege leaves
• 12 days of Casual leaves
• 12 days of Sick leaves
• 3 paid days off for volunteering or L&D activities
• Stock Options

TIDEAN WAYS OF WORKING

At Tide, we champion a flexible workplace model that supports both in-person and remote work to cater to the specific needs of our different teams. 

While remote work is supported, we believe in the power of face-to-face interactions to foster team spirit and collaboration. Our offices are designed as hubs for innovation and team-building, where we encourage regular in-person gatherings to foster a strong sense of community. #LI-AC1 #LI-Hybrid

TIDE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

At Tide, we believe that we can only succeed if we let our differences enrich our culture. Our Tideans come from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels. We consider everyone irrespective of their ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity or differently-abled status. We celebrate diversity in our workforce as a cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to a broad spectrum of ideas and backgrounds is what enables us to build products that resonate with our members’ diverse needs and lives. 

We are One Team and foster a transparent and inclusive environment, where everyone’s voice is heard.

At Tide, we thrive on diversity, embracing various backgrounds and experiences. We welcome all individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. Our inclusive culture is key to our success, helping us build products that meet our members' diverse needs. We are One Team, committed to transparency and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard.

• Tide does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
• All official Tide job opportunities are listed exclusively on our Careers Page and applications should be submitted through this channel.
• Communication from Tide will only come from an official @tide.co email address.
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