We’re building the next generation of motion sensors using pioneering photonic MEMS technology. Backed by top investors and led by world-class engineers and scientists, our mission is to make precise navigation possible everywhere, even where GPS fails.

We’re now looking for a People & Talent Partner to help us grow and support a high-performing, inclusive team. This role sits at the heart of our business, part builder, part culture champion, and all-in on shaping how our people experience life at Zero Point.

What You’ll Be Doing:

People & Culture

People Ops & HR

• Own core people operations – onboarding, offboarding, contracts, right-to-work, leave management, and compliance

• Maintain accurate employee records and systems, ensuring up-to-date information on payroll, benefits, and employment details

• Coordinate payroll, pensions, and staff benefits (e.g. private medical, group life assurance) in partnership with Finance and our brokers

• Partner closely with our Office Manager on day-to-day HR coordination and delivering people & talent initiatives

• Support managers with employee relations, performance conversations, and probation reviews

• Build simple, scalable people policies that reflect our values and meet legal obligations

• Lead on annual people processes (e.g. salary review, feedback cycles, development planning)

Culture & Engagement

• Partner closely with our Office Manager on team events and engagement

• Help embed and evolve our culture as we scale, from team rituals to leadership principles

• Design and deliver DEI initiatives to ensure inclusive, equitable experiences for all team members

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on team development and engagement strategies

• Lead employee feedback processes and action planning (e.g. pulse surveys, retrospectives)

Learning & Development

• Champion personal growth by identifying and implementing relevant development opportunities

• Build frameworks for career progression and role clarity

• Support managers in developing their leadership capability

Talent Acquisition

Hiring Strategy & Planning

• Partner with leadership to shape and deliver a strategic hiring roadmap

• Align recruitment efforts with company OKRs, growth plans, and team structure

Sourcing & Candidate Experience

• Own outreach and sourcing for niche roles (e.g. MEMS, Photonics, Machine Learning)

• Deliver an inclusive and engaging hiring process from first contact to offer stage

• Own our employer brand presence across LinkedIn, university networks, and job boards

• Help shape Zero Point’s presence at industry events and recruitment fairs
  

Process & Tools

• Own and optimise our ATS (TeamTailor) and recruitment workflows

• Define and track key hiring metrics to continuously improve how we hire

• Provide hiring managers with interview toolkits (questions, scoring rubrics, feedback templates)

You’ll Be Great In This Role If You…

• Have 5+ years of experience in a generalist People/HR or Talent role in a startup or scaling tech company

• Are comfortable switching between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery

• Know what good looks like across the employee lifecycle and have ideas to build what’s next

• Have strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice

• Are experienced in running inclusive, high-quality recruitment processes

• Love working with data to inform decisions and improve outcomes

• Are passionate about building strong, values-led cultures

• Are collaborative, approachable, and thrive in a fast-moving environment

Start date: Ideally latest 1st September 2025, but we can be flexible for the right person.

Interview process:

• Introductory call with our Lead Talent Partner

• Interview with our COO

• A short scenario-based task relevant to the role

• Final on-site interview in our Bristol office