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People Performance Manager

temUnited KingdomPeople & Talent
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The People Performance Manager at tem is a full-time, remote position based in the United Kingdom within the People and Talent department. This role focuses on sustaining high performance, guiding leaders, and building scalable frameworks that support the rapid growth of the company. It suits a proactive operator, former founder's associate, or experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to shape organisational culture without relying on traditional management layers.

Key Responsibilities

Coach and challenge leaders across engines and services, acting as the primary point of contact for people-related decisions, difficult conversations, and performance management.
Raise the bar by holding leaders accountable to high standards regarding performance, potential, compensation, and career progression.
Handle live employee cases from end to end, including exits, restructures, and complex performance scenarios.
Co-design progression paths, performance standards, evaluation metrics, and reward frameworks alongside the rest of the Performance team.
Automate operational layers using AI and modern software to ensure time is spent on high-impact judgement rather than manual tasks.
Transform recurring employee and manager pain points into scalable processes, clear guidance, and effective self-service tools.

Requirements

Real accountability for people-related decisions, having previously partnered with leaders or managed teams directly where hiring, performance, and exit calls depended on your guidance.
Proven ability to handle difficult conversations with a balance of efficiency, empathy, and an understanding of employer brand impact.
Experience contributing to a high-performance culture with the confidence to challenge leadership decisions constructively.
Comfort operating without a fixed playbook in a rapidly changing company environment.
Strong first-principles thinking to diagnose complex root causes and anticipate second-order consequences.
Proficiency with Notion, modern automation, AI tooling, and clear written communication.

Nice to Have

Employment relations experience spanning the UK, Europe, or the US.
Experience operating across multiple countries, including working with employer of record arrangements.
Compensation and benchmarking background, covering salary banding, pay review cycles, and market data.

Skills and Tools

Performance Management
Coaching and Leadership Advisory
Process Design and Iteration
AI and Automation Tooling
Notion
Written Communication

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary with a defined local currency band.
Stock options to ensure employee ownership in the corporate mission.
25 days of annual holiday plus public holidays, with the flexibility to swap public holidays and take your birthday off.
Remote-first and flexible working arrangement featuring clear core hours and no internal meetings on Friday afternoons.
Annual remote setup allowance of up to £1,200 or €1,400.
Monthly wellbeing allowance of up to £150 or €170.

About the Company

tem is rebuilding global energy transactions to provide transparent, fair, and low-cost electricity access. The organisation has built the first AI-native transaction infrastructure to automate complex market flows and eliminate inefficient fees for businesses and generators. Backed by major investors following a $75 million Series B round, the company operates globally to support rapid decarbonisation and modern utility products.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit the official company careers page and submit your application online.

Questions candidates ask

Is a CIPD qualification or a traditional HR background required for this role?

No, a CIPD qualification and a large corporate HR background are not required. The company welcomes operators, founders' associates, Chiefs of Staff, or team leads who have managed people decisions directly.

Where is the People Performance Manager position located?

The position is remote-first and based in the United Kingdom, with flexible working arrangements.

What benefits are included with this role?

Benefits include a competitive salary, stock options, 25 days of holiday plus public holidays and a birthday day off, remote setup allowances up to £1,200 or €1,400 per year, and wellbeing stipends up to £150 or €170 per month.

What does the interview process involve?

The interview process typically takes two to three weeks and consists of an introductory call with the Talent team, a skills interview with a practical exercise, a Hiring Manager interview, and a Bar Raiser interview with leadership stakeholders.

What tools and software will I need to use?

You should be fluent in Notion, automation platforms, and AI tooling to streamline operational workflows.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official tem careers page.

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