HR Business Partner

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist insurance firm is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support approximately 200 employees across the UK and Ireland. This role is essential for delivering commercial HR support and engaging in significant HR projects. Responsibilities include providing end-to-end HR support and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial services, be adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong relationship-building skills. A hybrid work model allows flexibility with 2 days in the office.

Benefits

Bonus potential

Car allowance

Comprehensive HR package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role.
• Background in financial services or a similar regulated environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to leaders and managers.
• Provide end-to-end HR support including employee relations and performance management.
• Collaborate with international HR colleagues across Western Europe & Africa.

Skills

Generalist HR expertise

Employee relations

Performance management

Strong relationship-building

Job description

Position: HR Business Partner • Salary: Up to £75,000 +bonus, car allowance and package • Location: London • Hybrid: Yes - 2 days in the office

A specialist insurer is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join its UK & Ireland HR team. This is a broad, hands‑on generalist role supporting a population of approximately 200 employees across the UK and Ireland, with regular interaction across the wider international group.

Reporting to the Head of HR and working closely with another HR Business Partner, this role plays a key part in delivering pragmatic, commercial HR support across the employee lifecycle, while contributing to regional and group‑wide initiatives and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR partner to leaders and managers across the business
• Provide end‑to‑end generalist HR support, including employee relations, performance management, organisational change and talent matters
• Support and deliver HR projects and initiatives at local, regional and group level
• Collaborate with international HR colleagues across Western Europe & Africa
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are applied consistently and in line with employment legislation
• Build strong, credible relationships with stakeholders at all levels

About You

• Proven experience in a generalist HR Business Partner role
• Background within financial services or a similarly regulated environment preferred
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, dynamic organisation with multiple priorities
• Empathic, pragmatic and solutions‑focused, with strong judgement
• Highly personable with excellent relationship‑building skills
• Organised, resilient and able to manage competing deadlines
• Ambitious and motivated, with a collaborative and positive approach

The organisation is open to candidates based in either London or Watford. The successful candidate will ideally be available to start in late April 2026 to allow for a comprehensive handover and smooth transition.

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