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People Partner

Full time at Foundry in Online
Posted on May 8, 2024

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We are a global company with a mission to advance the art and technology of visual experience. We know that creating an inclusive environment that values and encourages different perspectives is critical for our success, and the success of our people. We are learning, listening and taking action to be better and foster trust in our community. Our goal is to ensure every person working at Foundry feels safe and free to be themselves, to share their ideas or concerns and that there is equal access to opportunities for all. Our hybrid policy is balanced; requiring employees to spend at least two days per week working from a Foundry office and up to three working remotely. We’re striving for the best of both worlds; giving people the freedom to decide where they work most of the time, as well as the opportunity to build relationships and work with people across Foundry THE ROLE. We’re looking for an experienced and customer-first People Partner to join the Foundry People team. Reporting to the People Manager, you will be primarily responsible for our business-critical Engineering, Product and Research teams; being a trusted advisor to our Engineering Managers, Senior Product Managers, and Lead Software Engineers. You will be deeply embedded in the day-to-day operations of your business areas - having a holistic view of all People-related matters and implementing transformative initiatives and solutions that support the performance and development of highly engaged teams. THE RESPONSIBILITIES.

  • Build a deep understanding of Foundry’s Engineering, Product and Research business areas; including their goals, challenges, priorities, risks, and opportunities as they relate to People
  • Partner with Managers and Leaders as their go-to and trusted advisor; providing guidance and coaching, and exercising a balance of challenge and support
  • With support from the People Manager, proactively assess and monitor team and department health across your business areas; using People metrics and insights to diagnose opportunities, make targeted recommendations, and implement appropriate solutions that improve business outcomes
  • As part of this, partner with the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer to develop and deliver People programmes and initiatives
  • Implement cyclical processes including Employee Engagement, Performance Development and Talent Management in your business areas; ensuring you always have a pulse on employee needs, gaps, development and sentiment
  • Support Managers and Leaders with the identification, planning and delivery of targeted People actions via our feedback, listening and talent management processes
  • Be a strategic change agent to your business areas - supporting with the adoption, implementation and embedding of new processes, policies, programmes and culture initiatives
  • Lead Managers and Leaders through employee relations matters in your business areas - providing expert guidance and support, navigating complexity and ambiguity with ease, and recommending appropriate actions that promptly conclude issues
  • Work closely with the People Manager; keeping them abreast of any changes in your business areas and ensuring a timely and targeted flow of information to inform their work and the broader People Strategy
  • Design, develop and deliver programmes and initiatives in line with our People Team Plan
  • Collaborate with the wider People team to maintain and further improve Foundry’s culture and employee experience
  • Partner closely with the Talent & Development team to ensure timely communication of information that impacts hiring decisions or development activities for your business areas
  • Oversee the administrative activities of the People Coordinator for your business areas
THE REQUIREMENTS.
  • Proven experience in a true business partnering capacity, preferably in Tech; with a track record of developing strong relationships within a fast-paced, globally dispersed and product-focussed environment
  • Broad generalist experience, with prior exposure to change management, organisational design and talent management
  • Excellent coaching skills, with demonstrable experience in coaching Managers and Leaders to build their capabilities and support, guide and develop others
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing cross-functional initiatives that are suitable for hybrid and globally dispersed teams
  • Adept in critically assessing information, identifying risks, defining a problem statement and presenting solutions that balance the needs of our people and the business in a structured way; with an openness to challenge and adapting your approach
  • Proven experience in leading employee communications, and managing and communicating change
  • Proactively drives for continuous improvement, finding new and innovative ways to improve outcomes for our people and business
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the business
  • Ability to context shift in a fast moving and changeable environment with fantastic organisational skills and an impeccable attention to detail
  • A self-starter who loves to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Good understanding of UK employment law, compliance, GDPR and employee relations; with the ability to apply legislative principles and frameworks to other countries where our people are located
  • Proven ability to work autonomously on complex ER cases with limited support
THE BENEFITS.
  • Pension scheme & life assurance
  • Health cash plan & medical insurance
  • Bonus scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Company’s social events
  • Anniversary day off
  • Passion Days
  • Flexible working
  • Annual personal learning & development time
THE COMPANY. Foundry develops creative software for the digital design, media and entertainment industries. With a 20-year heritage and a portfolio of award-winning products, Foundry advances the art and technology of visual experience in partnership with creative leaders around the globe. Clients and partners include major feature film studios and post-production houses such as Pixar, ILM, MPC, Walt Disney Animation, Weta Digital, DNEG, and Framestore as well as automotive, footwear, apparel and technology companies such as Mercedes, New Balance, Adidas and Google. Foundry partners with these companies to solve complex visualization challenges to turn incredible ideas into reality. The company’s products are used to create breathtaking visual effects sequences on a wide range of feature films, video-on-demand, television and commercials. Foundry software was integral in the making of every VFX Oscar-winning film, award-winning TV shows and commercials for more than a decade. Founded in 1996, Foundry is headquartered in London, with 300 staff and a presence in the US, China, Japan, Australia and Europe. In 2015, the London Stock Exchange named Foundry one of the “1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.” It regularly features in The Sunday Times’ Tech Track as one of Britain’s fastest-growing private technology companies. For more information visit .

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