HR Business Partner

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment manager is seeking a senior HR Business Partner for a 12-month contract in London. The role requires proven expertise in strategic HR within financial services, focusing on high-impact initiatives across global teams. This position emphasizes leadership advisory, talent management, and data-driven decision-making.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic HRBP role within financial services.
• Experience delivering HR strategies across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of recruiting, compensation, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on organizational strategy.
• Drive talent initiatives focusing on culture and engagement.
• Lead strategic efforts in performance, reward, and employee relations.

Skills

Strategic HRBP experience

High-impact HR strategies

Core HR disciplines

Data-literacy

Presentation skills

Job description

Job Description:

Our client, a leading global investment manager, is seeking a senior-level HR Business Partner to support on a 12-month contract basis.

This is a full-time role in London's city centre and you'd be required to work in the office for a minimum of 4 days per week.

Early application is advised!

Skills/Experience:

• Proven experience in a strategic HRBP role within financial services, asset management, or similarly complex global environments.
• Experience delivering high-impact HR strategies across multiple geographies.
• Strong understanding of core HR disciplines (e.g., recruiting, compensation, performance).
• Able to deliver impactful presentations and facilitate discussions with diverse audiences.
• Data-literate, with the ability to translate metrics into strategic insight.

Core Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, shaping organizational strategy, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Drive talent initiatives, with a strong focus on culture, engagement, and inclusion.
• Lead strategic efforts across performance & reward, organizational design, employee relations, and location strategy.
• Partner globally with HR colleagues across New York, London, and Hong Kong to align on people priorities and scale initiatives.
• Leverage HR analytics to support data-driven decisions and provide insight to leadership.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners in Talent, Compensation, Legal, and Employee Relations to manage complex employee issues and change projects.

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: 16159

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