Senior People Partner

About Origina
Origina is a rapidly growing global challenger technology company on a mission to stop unnecessary technology change by helping enterprises to extend protect and enhance their software assets. We believe organisations should be free to run their systems for as long as they choose - without being pushed into costly unwanted upgrades that dont align with their strategy so we step in to provide an alternative from the original vendor.

Were scaling fast with a clear path to0.5 billionin the next five years and expanding our presence across Europe the US and Australia. As a leading force in independent enterprise software support we help the worlds largest organisations take back control of their technology roadmap and unlock genuine commercial freedom.

If youre energised by growth excited by change and motivated to help customers challenge long-standing industry norms this is the team to join. At Origina youll be part of a bold fast-moving global business where your impact will be felt immediately.

The Role

The Senior People Partner is a trusted strategic advisor and change leader to senior leaders and their teams. They hold full accountability for the performance capability engagement and culture of their client groups and act as an extension of the business leadership team.

This role goes far beyond traditional HRBP work. Senior People Partners are expected to:

• Anticipate people and culture risks before they materialise (early intervention)
• Challenge leaders constructively (speak up)
• Translate business strategy into people outcomes (KYC)
• Build scalable high-performance talent systems fit for a high-growth global tech company

They are ambassadors for the companys culture and values and play a central role in shaping how the organisation scales.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Client Group Ownership

• Own the full people culture performance and capability agenda for assigned client groups
• Develop a deep understanding of each client groups:
  • KPIs and commercial drivers
  • Operating challenges and burning platforms
  • Leadership dynamics and human capital/capability gaps
• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders offering insight challenge and direction
• Be highly visible proactive and communicative within client groups

Talent Attraction & Acquisition

• Own and evolve the end-to-end recruitment strategy and operating model
• Ensure hiring is:
  • High quality
  • Scalable
  • Aligned to future organisational design
• Set standards for role scoping success profiles interview capability and hiring decisions
• Act as a strategic advisor to leaders on workforce planning and talent investment

Both functions must be best-in-class agile and designed for sustained growth.

Performance Culture & Change Leadership

• Champion a high-performance accountable culture aligned to Origina values
• Lead and support organisational change initiatives / re-orgs within client groups
• Coach leaders on:
  • Performance management
  • Difficult conversations
  • Talent development & decisions
  • Leadership effectiveness
• Identify escalate and mitigate people and culture risks early
• Manage Employee Relations issues with high-degree of legal sensitivity

Insight Risk & Reporting

• Provide clear structured insight to the VP People & Culture on:
  • Emerging risks
  • Talent opportunities
  • Leadership or engagement concerns
• Maintain strong documentation notes and reporting standards
• Translate qualitative insight into clear recommendations and action plans

Team Collaboration & Operating Excellence

• Work as part of a highly connected Senior People Partner group collaborating closely with peers and the VP
• Share insight patterns and best practice across client groups
• Activate coach and leverage People & Culture Specialists to:
  • Deliver operational excellence across key anchors
  • Own coordination administration and execution
• Delegate effectively to protect capacity for strategic work while ensuring high-quality delivery

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders view the Senior People Partner as an essential business partner
• Top Talent is consistently attracted and hired into the Business
• People risks are identified and addressed early
• High performers are supported retained and stretched
• Underperformance is addressed clearly and consistently
• Talent systems enable scale not complexity
• The People & Culture function operates with clarity credibility and impact

About You

• Strong commercial and organisational acumen
• High emotional intelligence and credibility with senior leaders
• Confidence to challenge and influence
• Excellent communication and People-Centric ideology
• Structured thinking strong documentation and attention to detail
• Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Technically astute and Data Literate
• Adaptability and Resilience to Fast-Paced Change

What we offer

• Competitive compensation that rewards achievement
• Hybrid flexible working model
• High-level Health Dental and Vision insurance
• Life insurance & Income Protection
• 23 days Annual Leave plus 2 company days
• Generous Maternity & Paternity leave policies
• 6% Pension match
• 200 annual wellness benefit
• 1000 professional development benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Fun and inclusive environment with regular events organised by Engagement and Diversity Committees

Dont worry if you dont meet ALL the requirements if you feel you would be a great fit for this role we would love to hear from you! At Origina the most important ingredient for us is our culture fit and recognising those that want to live our high-performance values of Fairness Trust Relationships and Opportunities.

Origina is an equal opportunity employer and were proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race colour religion national origin age sex gender gender identity gender expression 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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Required Experience:

Senior IC