At Kpler, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate complex markets with ease. By simplifying global trade information and providing valuable insights, we empower organisations to make informed decisions in commodities, energy, and maritime sectors.
Since our founding in 2014, we have focused on delivering top-tier intelligence through user-friendly platforms. Our team of over 600 experts from 35+ countries works tirelessly to transform intricate data into actionable strategies, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic market landscape. Join us to leverage cutting-edge innovation for impactful results and experience unparalleled support on your journey to success.
Position Overview:
Kpler has experienced exponential growth in recent years, driven by strategic acquisitions and the rapid expansion of our global workforce. The UK team has played a critical role in this evolution, now comprising over 150 employees and contractors. As we continue to scale, we are committed to ensuring a strong People function that supports our employees, enhances their experience, and enables business success.
As the People Partner UK, you will serve as the primary point of contact for employees and line managers within the region. Your role will cover the entire employee journey, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience throughout the employee life cycle.
You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience, collaborating with various business functions and People teams to drive People initiatives, improve processes, and support leadership in fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce. To thrive in this position, you will need a deep understanding of our business, a strong alignment with Kpler’s culture, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the organization—proactively identifying and addressing challenges before they arise.
Responsibilities include:
Employee Lifecycle & HR Support
- Manage and execute the end-to-end employee lifecycle, collaborating with People Ops and other stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions at every stage.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR-related queries and providing timely guidance.
- Resolve employee relations concerns, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, and escalating complex issues when needed.
People Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
- Monitor People Analytics to track trends related to employee engagement, turnover, and performance, helping the business make informed, data-driven decisions.
- Provide insights and recommendations to managers based on data, supporting strategic workforce planning and business needs.
Manager Support & Employee Development
- Advise and coach managers on performance management, employee development, team dynamics, absence management, grievances, disciplinaries, and dispute resolution, ensuring they have the right tools and guidance to lead effectively. Foster a positive work culture by driving initiatives that enhance employee experience, well-being, and career development.
Benefits & Policies Management
- Partner with the Payroll & Rewards Manager to oversee benefits programs and handle first-level employee queries.
- Manage and communicate regional benefits and policies, ensuring employees are aware of available programs and resources.
- Ensure compliance with UK labor laws, minimizing legal risks by collaborating with internal Legal & Compliance teams and external advisors.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for employment law, benefits, and policies in the UK
Immigration & Compliance
- Manage visa and immigration matters in partnership with external providers, ensuring compliance with UK regulations.
- Keep policies and processes updated to reflect best practices and legal requirements
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Seek continuous improvements in People policies and processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Ensure employees are kept informed through regular updates on the Employee Intranet.
- Participate in People Team projects, contributing to initiatives that improve the overall People experience at Kpler.
- Stay up to date with the latest HR trends and legal changes, ensuring best practices are implemented.
You are or you have…
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant fields
- +5 years of professional experience in a People / Human Resources function
- Experience supporting front-line, mid-level, and executive leaders is a plus
- Based in London or within a 20km radius
- Thorough knowledge of benefits and labor laws in the UK - experience dealing with complex employee matters and scaling people operations is an asset
- Proven experience in building and implementing new policies
- Organised, proactive with attention to detail and a data-driven mindset
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, global and remote environments
- Skilled in planning and managing priorities
- A can-do attitude and results-oriented
We are a dynamic company dedicated to nurturing connections and innovating solutions to tackle market challenges head-on. If you thrive on customer satisfaction and turning ideas into reality, then you’ve found your ideal destination. Are you ready to embark on this exciting journey with us?
We make things happen
We act decisively and with purpose, going the extra mile.
We build together
We foster relationships and develop creative solutions to address market challenges.
We are here to help
We are accessible and supportive to colleagues and clients with a friendly approach.
Our People Pledge
Don’t meet every single requirement? Research shows that women and people of color are less likely than others to apply if they feel like they don’t match 100% of the job requirements. Don’t let the confidence gap stand in your way, we’d love to hear from you! We understand that experience comes in many different forms and are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.
Kpler is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and diverse work-environment. We believe that different perspectives lead to better ideas, and better ideas allow us to better understand the needs and interests of our diverse, global community. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and are an equal opportunity employer.
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Kpler London, England Office
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