People Partner

Role: People Partner

Reports into: Head of People

Location: London, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Full Time, working 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week

About Us

Nothing is clearer to us than the belief that every woman should include strength training in her life to enhance both physical and mental well-being. It's about building strong bodies and even stronger minds, asserting their right to take up space in the gym, and allowing the spotlight to shine bright on their progress.

To us, strength training represents a determined, goal-oriented mindset and an unwavering work ethic. We don't wait for success; we create it through hard work and determination. When faced with challenges, we don't back down; instead, we break through barriers, recognising that true progress lies on the other side.

These are the pillars that form the foundation of Oner Active. We consistently challenge ourselves to create innovative and impactful products, so that you can perform better.

Our Purpose and Mission

We are on a mission to unite and empower women to be the strongest version of themselves through strength training. We want to inspire women to take centre stage in the gym by promoting strength training, which underpins all movement and sport, as a healthy foundation in life.

About You

We are looking for a strategic People Partner who will play a critical role in recruiting top talent and supporting the overall People & Culture strategy at Oner Active. Despite being a generalist, this role will be responsible for owning the recruitment process. You will also get involved in a variety of other people's functions, such as onboarding and employee relations to compliance and performance management. You'll work closely with our leadership team and employees to help foster a positive, high-performance culture in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where you'll be expected to juggle multiple priorities, provide strategic support on people-related matters, and have a direct impact on growing our diverse team. We're looking for someone who thrives in ambiguity, is comfortable with change, and has a passion for fitness and wellbeing.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the full recruitment lifecycle for various roles across the business, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new hires.
• Developing and executing innovative talent sourcing strategies to attract diverse and high-quality candidates.
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand team needs, role requirements, and ensure a seamless recruitment process.
• Creating a strong employer brand that aligns with Oner Active's mission and values, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on all people-related matters including performance.
• Ensuring compliance with all HR legislation and labor laws, staying up to date on any relevant changes.
• Supporting the development and execution of employee engagement initiatives to promote a positive company culture.
• Partnering with our external payroll provider and finance team to deliver monthly payroll accurately and seamlessly.
• Driving and facilitating employee training programs and internal communications to support team development.
• Ensuring Oner Active is compliant with local and international HR laws, including employment contracts, payroll, benefits, and labor regulations.
• Monitoring employee policies, benefits, and legal requirements, advising the team on best practices.
• Assisting in the creation and review of HR documentation, including employee handbooks and policies.
• Championing the development of a thriving, collaborative, and inclusive culture that reflects our values and commitment to high performance and wellbeing.
• Supporting leadership in building out the organisation's structure, workflows, and talent pipeline as the company grows.
• Being an advocate for change management, helping the team navigate the evolving nature of a startup environment.
• Other adhoc support as required.

You'll need to have:

• 3 - 5 year experience in a people partner role or the equivalent proven experience.
• Solid knowledge of HR best practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Highly adaptable and flexible in your approach to people management and problem-solving.
• Energetic, self-driven, and motivated by the opportunity to make an impact.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on compliance and process improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience in managing recruitment and onboarding processes from start to finish.
• Ability to analyse and interpret HR data to influence decision-making.
• Coaching and mentoring skills, particularly in leadership development.
• A passion for fitness, wellness, and fostering a positive, healthy work culture.

Nice to have's:

• CIPD Level 5.
• Experience with Hibob, our people system and Workable, our ATS system.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - we work three days a week in the London office, two days remotely.
• Work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year.
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
• 5% employer match salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Generous Oner Active discount for clothing.
• Regular Oner Active sample sales in the office.
• Free Evolve You subscription.
• Healthy office snacks and fruit (plus a chocolate cupboard when you need a sweet treat in the afternoon).
• Healthcare scheme.
• Monthly contribution towards your wellbeing.
• Gym membership contribution.
• Start-up culture: the chance to make a real impact, to learn a lot and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Monthly team workout classes.
• Lots of employee events like our Summer party, Christmas party and team away days.
• Dog friendly office!