Co-Lead Partnership HR (full-time / 80%)

Simon-Kucher; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is looking for a Co-Lead Partnership HR to manage HR processes across functions and support stakeholder relations in an international environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as an HR Business Partner and strong knowledge of HR systems. This role includes overseeing recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and enhancing HR policies while promoting a collaborative team culture. Hybrid working options and extensive training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Extensive training curriculum

Hybrid work arrangement

Focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner in an international business.
• Extensive experience in onboarding, offboarding, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of digital collaboration tools and basic AI skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders across functions related to Partner HR processes.
• Support Partner recruiting processes with internal and external relations.
• Oversee and monitor onboarding and offboarding processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

HR execution across the full colleague lifecycle

Strong knowledge of HR systems

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Adaptability

Tools

SAP Success Factors

MS 365

Job description

Co-Lead Partnership HR (full-time / 80%)

In the United Kingdom - London

This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-orientated, highly organised HR professional, who thrives in an international environment in 30+ countries. We are looking for someone who excels in providing excellent HR support to senior stakeholders.

How you will create impact

• Stakeholder Management : Manage stakeholders across functions and geographies related to all Partner HR processes and matters, including Partners, Division Leaders, CEOs, country HR, Legal, Finance and the Board
• Hiring : Support all Partner recruiting processes, working closely with countries, monitor progress vs. targets and manage external / internal relations to global executive search firms
• Onboarding : Manage and monitor the onboarding process of new Partners, ensuring their smooth integration into the partnership while maintaining proper documentation
• Exits & Offboarding : Manage Partner separations, ensuring compliance with policies and a structured offboarding process
• Compensation & Benefits : Manage Partner salaries, including bonus calculations and payroll communication with country HR and individuals
• Partner HR Policies : Manage and maintain global policies and process requests from Partners, working closely with the Board
• Evaluation & Development : Oversee and monitor the Partner evaluation processes, including development and maintenance of the Partner development framework, development of learning & development programs & offerings, and maintenance of performance improvement plans
• HR Data & Compliance : Maintain accurate and complete Partner HR data, ensuring employment records, contract changes, and compensation details are properly managed, in partnership with countries
• Reporting : Further develop our Partner HR dashboard and reporting for business leaders and the Board
• Team & Process Development : Co-lead and further develop the global Partner HR team and develop / optimize Partner HR processes across the organization

Your profile

• Significant experience as an HR Business Partner, or in a similar role, within an international business, demonstrating a strong track record of collaboration with senior stakeholders, including Partners
• Extensive experience in HR execution across the full colleague lifecycle, including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, compensation, evaluations, HR legal matters and compliance matters
• Experience in professional services (consulting, law, private equity, or similar) within a global matrix organisation
• Strong knowledge of HR systems (SAP Success Factors or similar) and digital collaboration tools (e.g. MS 365); basic AI and advanced data analysis skills for data management are crucial
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with prior experience of building trust and credibility with Partners
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with a service-oriented mindset : proactive, responsive, and solutions-driven
• Possess leadership skills that enable you to drive a high-performing HR team by setting clear strategic direction, ensuring role clarity, and fostering a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration.
• Adaptable and agile, comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of handling complex requests independently

What we offer

• Work within a corporate culture defined by our entrepreneurial spirit, openness, and integrity
• Broaden your perspective with our extensive training curriculum and learning opportunities
• Push your development with support from our holistic feedback and development processes
• Hybrid work, mixing your work location between our London office, and the option to remote work for an element of your time
• Enjoy our range of benefits and our focus on your wellbeing