People Ops Business Partner, UK

About this role

About the role We are looking for an HR Business Partner to create a seamless and supportive experience for every employee at Reserv in the UK. In this role, you will manage key processes throughout the employee lifecycle — from onboarding to day-to-day HR support — while serving as a trusted partner to both team members and leadership. You will bring empathy, organization, and sharp problem-solving skills to a fast- paced, fully remote environment where we value initiative, clear communication, and continuous improvement.

If you are excited about building thoughtful people processes, supporting a growing team, and shaping the future of HR at an ambitious insurtech, we would love to connect with you. What you'll do Strategic partner Act as a trusted advisor and sounding partner to managers and team leads, providing guidance on team dynamics, performance management, and workforce planning. Develop and execute people strategies that drive business performance, retention, and engagement — translating organizational goals into tangible people initiatives.

Lead on end-to-end recruitment activity for the UK, partnering with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent while maintaining a consistent, positive candidate experience. Drive culture change and organizational development initiatives, holding leaders and managers accountable for adoption and embedding change effectively across teams. Develop, own, and continuously improve HR policies from inception through to implementation, ensuring they are fit for purpose, legally compliant, and aligned with the company’s values and growth trajectory.

Employee relations Serve as the primary point of contact for all UK employee relations matters, managing a high volume of cases end-to-end — including performance management, disciplinaries, grievances, and occupational health referrals — with minimal escalation. Bring proven experience managing complex, long-running cases including long-term sickness absence, reasonable adjustments, and occupational health-led processes, ideally gained in operational or high-volume frontline environments.

Negotiate and manage Settlement Agreements (formerly Compromise Agreements), including liaison with legal counsel where required, ensuring commercial and legal risk is appropriately managed. Balance empathy with compliance in line with UK employment law (Employment Rights Act 1996, Equality Act 2010, and related legislation), escalating matters to the VP, People Operations only where necessary. Help leaders proactively identify and address team health concerns and interpersonal conflict before they reach formal process stage.