Human Resources Business Partner

As a Human Resources Business Partner in London, you'll work closely with the Chief Talent Officer and the US HR Directors to align HR strategies with business goals. Your role will involve providing expert advice and support on HR matters, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department.

Client Details

We're partnering with a leading global investment firm to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner ( 5 days a week in London office) to lead the UK People agenda. Acting as the firm's dedicated HR lead in London, you'll combine strategic business partnering with hands-on HR operations, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining full UK employment law compliance.

Working closely with senior leadership, the US HR team, and colleagues in Abu Dhabi, you'll play a pivotal role in driving people initiatives, advising managers, and overseeing the full employee life cycle.

Description

• Partner with business leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, talent development, and people strategy.
• Act as the UK subject matter expert for employment law, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Lead all HR operations including payroll coordination, benefits administration, HR systems, and vendor management.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and the full employee life cycle for UK employees.
• Support performance management, employee relations, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with global HR colleagues on firm-wide projects, compensation cycles, and people programmes.

Profile

• 7+ years' HR experience within Financial Services or another regulated environment.
• Strong HR Business Partner and generalist background with experience operating as a stand-alone HR professional.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law, including ER case management, TUPE, IR35, Equality Act, and right-to-work compliance.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits, HR operations, and HR systems.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5/7 preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working across international teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders, is advantageous.

Job Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded global investment business in a broad, impactful HR role, offering significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership while shaping the people agenda across the UK office.

Location: London (5 days office-based) - This is non negotiable