People Partner

About us

At Xelix, we work with some of the world’s largest companies to automate and strengthen their financial controls. Our AI solutions redefine how Accounts Payable teams operate – moving from manual processes to automated, intelligent workflows.

Xelix is a fast-paced scale-up – things move fast and expectations are high. We raised our Series B with Insight Partners in June 2025 and are expanding aggressively. We have a team of 150 talented people pulling together to achieve our goals. Everyone is trusted to take ownership, move fast and have a meaningful impact. We prioritise personal and professional growth, keep things fun, and love to celebrate a milestone together.

In this role you’ll grow, be challenged and help shape the future of Xelix. If you’re excited about building something special with us, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We’re looking for a People Partner to play a key role in supporting our continued growth. Reporting to the VP of People, you’ll act as a trusted partner to leaders across the business while also managing and developing a People Advisor.

This role blends strategic people partnering with hands-on delivery and leadership of core people operations. You’ll work across the UK and internationally, helping us build scalable, inclusive, and high-performing teams.

What you'll be doing

People Partnering & Leadership Support

• Partner with senior leaders and managers to deliver people solutions aligned to business goals

• Coach and advise leaders on performance management, employee relations, engagement, and team development

• Support organisational design, workforce planning, and change initiatives

• Act as a trusted advisor during periods of growth and transformation

Employee Relations & Performance

• Lead and oversee employee relations cases, including performance, conduct, absence, grievances, and disciplinaries

• Ensure a consistent, fair, and legally compliant approach across the business

• Support managers in building confidence and capability in people management

International Workforce Support

• Provide people partnering support across multiple geographies, working closely with local advisors and external partners

• Ensure compliance with UK employment law and support international employment requirements (e.g. US, India)

• Advise leaders on managing remote and distributed teams effectively

People Operations & Process

• Oversee day-to-day people operations, ensuring a great employee experience across the full lifecycle

• Partner with the People Advisor to deliver onboarding, offboarding, payroll inputs, benefits administration, and HR systems

• Review, develop, and implement people policies and processes to support scale and consistency

Line Management & Team Development

• Line manage, coach, and develop the People Advisor

• Delegate and prioritise operational work effectively, ensuring high-quality delivery

• Build capability within the People team and contribute to a strong team culture

Projects, Culture & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to and lead people projects such as engagement surveys, learning and development initiatives, DEI, and wellbeing

• Use people data and insights to inform decisions and improve outcomes

• Champion company values, inclusion, and employee experience

What you’ll bring

• Significant experience in a People Partner or HR Business Partner role, ideally within a SaaS, tech, or high-growth environment

• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law; experience supporting international teams is highly desirable

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience using HiBob (HRIS) for core HR processes

• Experience line managing or mentoring junior HR/People team members

• Comfortable operating in a scale-up environment with evolving processes and priorities

• Credible, confident, and able to influence stakeholders at all levels

• Pragmatic, commercially minded, and solutions-focused

• Empathetic with strong judgement and discretion

• Organised, adaptable, and comfortable balancing strategic and operational work

What we offer in return

Competitive salary of £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience

️ 27 days of annual leave (including 3 days Christmas closing) which increases up to 3 days based on tenure, with the option to roll over, buy or sell up to 3 days

Hybrid working 3 days a week from our dog-friendly Hoxton office

On-site gym and cycle to work scheme

️ Employee discount at over 100 retailers

Comprehensive private medical & dental cover with Vitality

Enhanced parental leave pay

Learning & development culture – £1,000 personal annual budget

We’re carbon-neutral and are working towards ambitious carbon reduction goals

Lots of team socials & activities

☀️ Annual team retreat

Want to learn more?

We believe that people from diverse backgrounds, with different identities and experiences make our company and product better. No matter your background, we'd love to hear from you! And if you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you - we're happy to accommodate!

If you're a recruiting agency - we have an existing list of agencies we work with and we are not currently planning on expanding the list. Neither the Talent team nor hiring managers or the Support team will respond to cold outreach.

This is a full-time position, with standard working hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Interview Process
While the exact process may vary slightly depending on the role, our typical interview stages are:

1. Introductory Call – A short Teams conversation with a Talent Partner to discuss your background and the opportunity.

2. Hiring Manager Interview – A 30–45 minute Teams meeting to explore your experience and fit for the team.

3. Technical Task or Presentation – A role-relevant exercise to demonstrate your skills and approach.

4. Final On-site Interview – An in-person meeting with our senior leadership team and co-founders at our office.

We strive to make the process clear, efficient, and respectful of your time.