Head of HR

IPOE CONSULTING LIMITED; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank in London is seeking a Head of HR for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will oversee all HR aspects including employee relations, policy adherence, and compliance with UK regulations. This role requires extensive HR experience, strategic HR management, and the ability to handle sensitive employee situations effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years HR experience in a generalist role.
• Worked within Financial services ideally within a regulated Banking environment for at least 5 years.
• Positive attitude with flexibility in response to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Trusted HR representative on all employee relation matters.
• Managing key HR processes: Performance Management, Compensation & Reward, Engagement, etc.
• Managing complex issues arising from employees and management.

Skills

HR Risk awareness

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

UK Employment Law knowledge

Ability to prioritize work

Good MS Office skills

Education

University Degree

CIPD Qualified

Job description

Exclusive position

International Bank based in London, are looking to recruit a Head of HR on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Main responsibilities will include;

• Trusted HR representative on all employee relation matters
• Employee Advisory within set policies and procedures
• Responsible for managing all issues relating to all aspects of an employee lifecycle
• Managing key HR processes such as Performance Management, Compensation & Reward, Engagement, Succession and Workforce planning, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, HR MIS
• Managing HR projects in line with Bank strategic goals
• Managing a multiple of disciplines within the HR Function in London
• Manages complex issues arising from employees and management
• Managing HR Risk, GDPR controls and HR Internal & External Audit
• Regulatory Reporting in relations to Employee Data
• The jobholder will attend the Branch Risk Committee (BRC) and is also a member of the UK Executive Committee which also meets on a monthly basis.

To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience and skills;

• Minimum of 8 years HR experience in a generalist role
• University Degree and CIPD Qualified
• Worked within Financial services ideally within a regulated Banking environment for at least 5 years
• HR Risk awareness and ability to recognise sensitive situations
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity at all times
• Good knowledge of UK Employment Law and ACAS Policies
• Good knowledge of Statutory HR Processes
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to work on own initiative and ability to prioritise work of others and self
• Good knowledge of MS Office skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Should have a positive “can do” attitude combined with a flexible approach to the tasks required
• Good organizational policies experience, able to provide advice
• Good HR legal and regulatory knowledge