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Pinewood.AI is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our People Team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, partnering closely with our Chief Technology Officer and Engineering leadership team.

This is a highly visible role focused on supporting the continued growth, development and performance of our Technology organisation. You'll act as a trusted advisor to leaders, helping them develop their teams, build leadership capability, improve employee experience and make informed people decisions.

As our Technology organisation continues to evolve, this role offers the opportunity to shape how the People function partners with Engineering. We're looking for someone who enjoys working in fast-paced software businesses, understands the dynamics of Engineering and Product teams, and is confident coaching leaders through growth and change.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing at a senior level and helping create high-performing teams within a growing SaaS business.

Key Responsibilities

Partner closely with the CTO and Technology leadership team to provide strategic and operational HR support.
Coach and develop managers, helping them build confidence, strengthen leadership capability and effectively manage their teams.
Support organisational design, team growth and succession planning across Engineering and Technology.
Work with leaders to define people priorities, objectives and development plans that support business goals.
Provide guidance on performance management, employee relations and people development, ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience.
Support Learning & Development initiatives, identifying capability gaps and implementing targeted development programmes for Technology teams.
Act as a trusted advisor during organisational change, helping leaders communicate effectively and maintain engagement.
Use people data and insight to support decision-making and identify opportunities to improve performance and engagement.
Partner with the HR Director, providing regular updates, recommendations and feedback on organisational health within the Technology function.
Build strong relationships across Engineering, Product and wider business teams, promoting collaboration and a positive culture.

Requirements:

Previous experience as an HR Business Partner supporting Technology, Engineering, Software Development or Product teams within a SaaS or technology business.
Strong understanding of the challenges and operating rhythms of software development environments.
Demonstrable experience coaching and influencing senior leaders and managers.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively while building credibility and trust.
Experience supporting organisational growth, restructuring and team development.
Strong knowledge of performance management, employee relations and talent development.
A background or strong interest in Learning & Development would be advantageous.
Commercially minded with the ability to balance business objectives with employee experience.
Confident working independently in a changing, fast-paced environment where priorities can evolve.
CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience is desirable.

Why Join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our Technology organisation. You'll work alongside an ambitious CTO and leadership team, influencing how Engineering teams grow, develop and perform within a rapidly evolving SaaS business.

At Pinewood.AI, you'll have the autonomy to make a genuine impact, helping leaders become more effective while creating an engaging, high-performing environment where our people can do their best work. As the organisation continues to grow, this role may offer the opportunity to broaden its scope and influence, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building capability and driving meaningful change.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus scheme
Share scheme
Hybrid working
25 days holiday plus all UK bank holidays
4x life assurance
Enhanced family-friendly leave - 5 months' full pay for maternity or adoption, plus 2 weeks' fully paid paternity/adoption leave and an extra 2 weeks to use as paid annual leave within 24 months of birth or adoption
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - free, confidential 24/7 support for you and your immediate family (including counselling, legal & financial advice, and wellbeing resources)
Ongoing training & professional development
Cycle to Work scheme - save up to 40% on bikes and accessories through salary sacrifice
Eyecare vouchers - free eye test and contribution towards prescription glasses
Regular social events

About Us

Our story began more than 20 years ago, but right from the start, it has been rooted in the specific needs of the automotive industry. As automotive professionals as well as technologists, we wanted to build practical technology solutions that were designed around how automotive businesses work, recognising what makes them different. Pinewood.AI is an unparalleled Automotive Intelligence Platform that enables automotive retail customers and OEMs to drive growth and profitability throughout every aspect of their business.

Pinewood’s cloud-based, secure end-to-end ecosystem unlocks the value of every customer. Our vision is to be the full-service technology partner that helps automotive retailers and OEMs run more efficiently and increase revenue by making better commercial and business decisions more easily.

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