Head of People Business Partnering & Operations

LMAX Group; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Head of People Business Partnering & Operations to lead a new department within the People and Culture function. This pivotal role involves shaping the people strategy, enhancing talent engagement, and collaborating across departments to ensure alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong HR leadership background, expertise in employee relations, and a proven track record of driving people-related transformation. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for developing high-performing teams in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days of holiday

Bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a Senior HR Leadership role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data for insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing People Business Partnering team.
• Act as a strategic advisor on workforce and organisational development.
• Design and deliver annual people engagement calendar.

Skills

Leadership in HR

Stakeholder Management

Employee Relations

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Talent Management

Education

Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Head of People Business Partnering & Operations

Description:

We are hiring a Head of People Business Partnering & Operations to establish and lead a new department within the People and Culture function at LMAX Group. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role will play a critical part in shaping our people strategy and enhancing how we support, engage, and retain talent across the business. This role requires a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable influencing at all levels of the organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

· Build upon and lead a high-performing People Business Partnering team and People Operations team.

· Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.

· Develop People strategy in line with CPO and business vision.

· Empower, develop and grow direct report and team.

· Collaborate with all departments.

· Oversee performance management processes, ensuring consistency and clarity across the business.

· Work closely with department heads to co-develop people strategies aligned with broader business goals.

· Coach senior leadership on team development, talent retention, and people leadership where appropriate.

· Support the creation and rollout of a clear and scalable job architecture and leveling framework.

· Partner with internal teams to deliver strategic people initiatives (e.g. DEI, hybrid working, people analytics, internal employer brand).

· Foster alignment between people strategies and business objectives, ensuring shared accountability across teams.

· Design and deliver the annual people engagement calendar in collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

· Maintain awareness of current employment legislation and emerging workplace trends.

Requirements:

· Proven leadership experience in a Senior HR Leadership role or Head of People Role

· Strong track record of building collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

· Expertise in a core area of HR (e.g. employee relations, DEI, TUPE, or organisational change).

· Experience leading people-related transformation, employee engagement initiatives, and EVP development.

· Background in a medium to large, regulated company.

· Demonstrated delivery of DEI, wellbeing, and corporate responsibility programmes.

· Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive insights and decisions.

· Skilled in influencing and communication; able to establish trust and credibility across all levels.

· Experience in delivering talent management strategies in high-growth or changing environments.

· Experience in engaging with C-Suite and Senior Management Teams.

· Experience in a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling business.

· Familiarity with post-merger cultural integration or organisational change.

· Experience with M&A.

· Experience with Capital Markets

• 25 days of holiday
• Bonus
• Pension contribution
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass