People Partner, Yoto
£55-65k
Plus share option programme
More information about location
1+ day a week in office
Interactive audio platform for kids
Job no longer available
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
£55-65k
Plus share option programme
More information about location
1+ day a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience in a generalist People role, ideally in a fast-growth / scale-up environment
- A human-first approach and ability to think outside the box when it comes to appropriate solutions. You connect with people easily, build rapport, and develop trusting relationships quickly
- Clear, influential and compassionate communicator - a cultural force for good
- Humble and discreet - an approachable confidant
- Willingness to operate at both a strategic and operational level to support Yoto’s growth, and to be truly accountable for your actions
- Experience partnering with managers staff across multiple functions and devising solutions that are bespoke to their needs and challenges
- Confident with ER cases and global policy compliance - taking the necessary external advice where required
- Thoughtful, data driven decision maker
- Proactive and tech-savvy, with a strong interest in harnessing AI and digital tools to streamline HR operations and enhance employee experience
- Proven project management experience with a hands-on approach and good judgement
- Positive collaborator and passionate about the impact of positive People practices
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Desirable: experience operating in an international environment (particularly US)
- Desirable: line management experience
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a People Partner to join our team to be a trusted advisor to managers across the business and drive people initiatives that align with our culture and growth ambitions
- You’ll cover the full employee lifecycle, support performance and engagement strategies, and champion scalable, compliant and people-first practices across our global teams
- Partner with managers (Head of and below) on all people-related topics
- Manage performance cycles end-to-end, building a feedback culture throughout the business and ensuring the ‘Your Yoto Story’ career framework is ingrained in development conversations
- Collaborate on global employee engagement strategies and survey action planning
- Support and advise on Employee Relations cases globally
- Lead global policy development and employment law compliance (with local counsel as needed)
- Deliver and evolve our Learning & Development offering, including management of our High Performance / High Potential programme
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration, including management of our Deel Employer of Record relationship
- Lead the integration of AI tools and emerging technologies into People processes, driving automation and efficiency across workflows
- Design and deliver (personally or via third parties) staff training to build capability in effectively leveraging AI as a collaborative tool and teammate
- Lead role in building our culture as we continue to scale globally, optimising our hybrid working approaches through togetherness and innovative ways of working
- Act as a wellbeing advocate and help foster a culture of care, connection and support across teams
- Actively participate in the Yoto DEI Forum and agenda - driving inclusive practices and learning across the organisation
- Feed in external trends, identifying ways we can lead as an employer of choice
- Own people project delivery, according to People Roadmap
- Line manage and develop the People Operations Assistant
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
11 people
Niamh Power, Tech Lead Manager
Our mission
Looking after Yoto's native iOS & Android apps, which allow parents to control and manage their players, their library and discovering new contentInsights
Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"At Yoto I'm treated as an adult, and given the autonomy to get on with what I need to get done at work while also getting done what I need to in my..."
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$23m
ANGEL
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $43.4m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(Co-Founder & CEO)He has extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, he has also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder & CTO)People progressing
Beth is our wonderful Head of Product, she got promoted to the position after 2 years as a Senior Product Manager.
Niamh is our superstar Tech Lead Manager for the iOS team, she got promoted to the position after 18 months as a Senior iOS Engineer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
Clemence Strobl (Talent & People Manager)
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them.
- We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated.
- We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators, and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion.
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