Head of People - Financial Services

Michael Page; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to oversee the HR department and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the Financial Services sector and has previously managed teams. This role includes performance management, recruitment, and supporting the board. The salary is competitive at 50-60k, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in the office and 2 days from home after an initial onboarding period.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in HR roles, preferably in Financial Services.
• Experience managing a team is essential.
• Hands-on approach to HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR function and daily operations.
• Manage performance management plans.
• Support recruitment and retention strategies.

Skills

Experience in Financial Services

Operational HR management

Performance management

Project management

Job description

An SME size Financial Services business with approx 60 heads

A hands on, generalist role working with the Leadership team

Client Details

An SME size financial Consultancy business in Leeds with approx 60 heads across the business.

Description

Responsible for the HR function working with the SLT delivering the HR Agenda and managing the day to day HR operations

Performance management and HR processes

Recruitment, retention and acquisitions

Board and Management Team support - responsibility for the board meetings/agenda and actions

Project management - HR and business wide

Managing direct reports in a different business area

Profile

• Has worked in Financial Services - essential
• Have operated as Head of HR/HR Manager level
• Has managed direct reports
• Is hands on, operational as this manages all aspects of HR from the HR strategy, employee relations to HR Admin
• Is happy to take on responsibilities outside of HR to support the wider business

Job Offer

Salary 50-60k

Hybrid working - 3 days office/2 days WFH

Initially will be 5 days per week onsite to build relationships