HR Business Partner

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to support its expanding HR function. The role involves aligning people strategies with business goals, managing employee relations, and driving performance management. The ideal candidate should have proven HRBP experience in a financial or professional services setting, strong stakeholder management skills, and exposure to international operations. This position provides a unique opportunity to lead change initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HRBP within financial or professional services.
• Collaborative approach with strong commercial acumen.
• Experience supporting international or EMEA client groups.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
• Provide guidance on organisational and workforce planning.
• Manage complex employee relations matters.
• Coach leaders on performance management and employee engagement.
• Lead change initiatives including cultural transformation.

Skills

HRBP experience

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Coaching skills

Job description

We are partnering with a global financial services firm that is continuing to expand its HR function. With significant growth both organically and through Strategic M&A, the business is focused on strengthening its international operations. This role will be instrumental in shaping a high-performing, inclusive, and resilient workforce as the organisation scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to leaders, ensuring people strategies are aligned with business goals.
• Provide expert guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, succession planning and leadership development.
• Lead and manage complex employee relations matters.
• Coach leaders to drive effective performance management and foster strong employee engagement.
• Lead and support change initiatives, including cultural transformation, business integration and process improvements.

Key Requirements

• Proven HRBP experience within financial or a professional services environment.
• Commercial, collaborative, and low-ego approach.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and coaching skills.
• Exposure to/experience with M&A is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting international or EMEA client groups.

How to apply

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply for the position or contact Maisie Barker at [e-mail] (Job code MEB/69250).

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