HR Business Partner, YouGov
Technology
Global research data and analytics group
Job no longer available
Global research data and analytics group
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
1001+ employees
Company mission
To offer unparalleled insight into what the world thinks.
Role
Who you are
- Previous experience and extensive knowledge of Tech market and tech functions
- Good knowledge of employee relations and employment legislation across multiple countries (including UK, EMEA, and US)
- Experience supporting tech teams in a fast-paced corporate environment strongly preferred
- Experience Supporting tech client group or tech company
- Proven HR business partnering experience, with the ability to navigate between the strategic and transactional aspects of the role
- Experience building and developing relationships with stakeholders
- An innovative mindset with the ability to challenge the norm to generate new ideas
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects
- Manages and deals comfortably with ambiguity and change
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively to deliver results
- Ability to work as individual contributor supporting a region and/or business unit, while also collaborating with the HRBP and wider HR team
- Familiarity with all HR functions and expertise in at least one
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to take charge of developing and implementing a comprehensive people strategy for our technology and Engineering global functions in this newly created role
- Partnering global Tech business leaders to develop and embed the people strategy and strengthen our culture, aligned to business needs and goals
- Developing strong, credible relationships with managers and senior stakeholders
- Partner with our specialist teams including Talent Acquisition, Talent Development, Reward, and HR Operations to deliver people strategy and support to the business
- Ongoing employee relations management including performance management, employee cases, and policy development
- Talent management including succession planning, internal moves and global mobility
- Partner with Talent Acquisition in interviewing, onboarding, and assessment
- Support business leaders’ org design for new and existing roles and teams
- Drive data and reporting to support leaders in making informed business decisions
- Lead and support projects including year-end processes, engagement survey, change initiatives, and local business-driven initiatives
Salary benchmarks
Our take
In a digital world, data analytics is one of the biggest drivers of corporate and governmental change. YouGov exists at the forefront of data analytics worldwide, measuring public opinion on a range of topics, individuals and events.
Perhaps best known for its political polling, YouGov provides analytics on a huge range of topics from the popularity of public figures (not just politicians), fashion brands and charities to satisfaction with healthcare or energy providers, and even just general nationwide mood.
It's a well-established market leader with over 2 decades of polling experience and websites for 39 different countries. It's vast data collection and analytics capabilities allow it to continually adapt and refine its methods, positioning the company for continued success in an ever-evolving market.
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Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Old Street, London, UK
Leadership
Stephan Shakespeare
(Founder & CEO)Stephen Founded YouGov in 2000 and served as the CEO until 2023. He briefly stepped down as CEO, moving into the role of Chairman, before moving back into the role of CEO in 2025.
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