Why You're a Fit
Job Description
Synthesia is the world’s leading AI video platform for business, used by over 90% of the Fortune 100. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in London, with offices and teams across Europe and the US.
As AI continues to shape the way we live and work, Synthesia develops products to enhance visual communication and enterprise skill development, helping people work better and stay at the center of successful organizations.
Following our recent Series E funding round, where we raised $200 million, our valuation stands at $4 billion. Our total funding exceeds $530 million from premier investors including Accel, NVentures (Nvidia's VC arm), Kleiner Perkins, GV, and Evantic Capital, alongside the founders and operators of Stripe, Datadog, Miro, and Webflow.
About the role
As a People Partner – Tech, you’ll be a strong advisor and trusted partner to our technology managers and team members. You’ll play a critical role in aligning our people strategy with business objectives, enabling high performance, learning and development programmes and creating an engaged culture as we scale. You’ll operate at both strategic and operational levels.
This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and brings a mix of commercial acumen, HR depth, and the agility to build while executing.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a trusted partner, coach, and enabler for managers and teams in our tech organisation.
Collaborate with the People Team to design, implement, and improve initiatives, tools, and strategies.
Manage and resolve employee relations issues with empathy, effectiveness, and alignment to our values.
Provide guidance to managers on performance management, career development, feedback, and complex conversations.
Own and execute the offboarding process and complex leaves ensuring a positive and respectful employee experience.
Contribute insights and ideas to strengthen our high-performance culture.
Collaborate with the wider People Team on programs and initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
Analyse people data and trends to inform decisions and improve strategies.
Demonstrate a growth mindset in your daily work and personal development.
Culture & Communication: Drive strong internal communication, values alignment, and cultural cohesion across global Tech teams.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience in a People team, ideally as a People Partner/Junior People Partner with strong exposure to working across multiple regions, specifically EMEA.
Experience in a tech start-up or hyper-growth environment.
Skilled in supporting and coaching managers and team members.
Proven ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Highly resourceful and proactive in seeking solutions independently.
Passion for technology and AI, with curiosity to learn and leverage these tools in People practices.
Strong alignment with Synthesia’s values and commitment to embedding them across the organisation.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships.
Fluent in English
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Please note that this is a hybrid position of at least 3 days/week in our London office.