HR Business Partner

Citi; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Belfast seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to lead HR services and drive organizational performance. The role requires relevant experience in HR, strong communication skills, and knowledge of HR functions and US laws. Benefits include generous holidays, performance bonuses, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model. Join us to make a positive impact and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretional annual performance related bonus

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Special employee discounts

Access to learning and development resources

Qualifications

• Relevant HR experience is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Working knowledge of HR functions is essential.
• Familiarity with applicable US laws is critical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft is expected.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver HR services and support organisational performance.
• Manage HR delivery throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with business managers on Employee Relations issues.
• Collaborate with HR teams to implement HR solutions.
• Lead cross Citi projects and train new team members.

Skills

HR experience

Written and verbal communication

Knowledge of HR functions

Knowledge of US laws

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress.

Team/Role Overview:

The Human Resources (HR) Business Partner (BP) is a senior level position responsible for leading the delivery of day‑to‑day HR support in coordination with the Human Resources team. The overall objective of this role is to provide a broad range of HR services to client groups within Citi.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver HR services and build capabilities to drive organisational performance through individuals and managers as well as identify issues and recommend solutions
• Responsible for HR delivery and implementation across the employee lifecycle
• Partner with business managers to resolve Employee Relations (ER) issues, ensuring appropriate actions are taken and risks are assessed
• Partner with Human Resource Advisors (HRAs) and Centers of Excellence (COEs) on HR priorities in respective client populations to ensure delivery and implementation of HR solutions
• Coordinate and ensure seamless end‑to‑end delivery of global priorities and life cycle processes
• Work with HRA global partners and regional HR Generalists to ensure consistent communication and delivery of HR solutions and processes
• Coordinate and consult with country HR partners to deliver regional activities
• Lead and/or initiate cross Citi projects as well as train new team members
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm’s reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

What we’ll need from you:

• Relevant HR experience
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Working knowledge of HR functions
• Working knowledge of applicable US laws
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high‑level review of the types of work performed. Other job‑related duties may be assigned as required.

What we can offer you:

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best‑in‑class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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Job Family Group: Human Resources

Job Family: HR Advisors & Generalist

Time Type: Full time