Head of HR - Financial Services

Page Executive; London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Head of HR to drive transformation and change within a complex financial services environment. This strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to partner with top executives, focusing on enhancing employee engagement, talent management, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture. The firm is known for its vibrant company culture and commitment to professional growth, making it an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader. With a competitive salary and hybrid working options, this role promises both challenge and reward in the heart of London.

Benefits

Car allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Vibrant company culture

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experienced Head of HR in a complex, matrix organisation.
• Understanding of project management techniques and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to support people and organisation development.
• Lead on transformation programme and manage HR Business Partners.

Skills

Transformation & Change Management

Organisational Change

Talent Management

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Strategic Thinking

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Job description

• This is a newly created role.
• Highly reputable financial services organisation.

About Our Client

Our client is a FTSE financial services organisation known for its forward-thinking approach.

Job Description

• Partner with the Group CFO, Director of Finance and leadership team, providing proactive support and challenge on all aspects of people and organisation development that contribute to the strategic goals of the business
• Lead on all people aspects of the Transformation programme
• Understand the business, commercially, culturally and strategically to develop and embed improvement across employee engagement, development, diversity and inclusion, talent and succession planning, L&D, performance management and resource planning
• Build workforce plans which include resource, structure and capability considerations to support business growth and delivery
• Support the business in building an ambitious, flexible, agile and collaborative place to work
• Manage two Senior HR Business Partners and collaborate closely with the centres of excellence

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of HR should have:

• An experienced Head of HR within a complex, matrix organisation
• Experienced in transformation & change in a complex, large scale organisation
• Experience of leading organisational change with a focus on talent management, organisation design and culture change
• Understanding and practical application of project management techniques
• Demonstrates conceptual, analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Financial services is desirable but not essential
• A degree is desirable

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary of approximately £125,000 - £150,000(inc. car) per annum plus bonus
• The chance to work for a highly reputable financial services firm
• A vibrant company culture that supports professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to work in a strategic, leadership role based in the City of London
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days in the office