HR Business Partner – 12 month FTC

Maximum ManagementFrazer Jones USA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Professional Services firm in London is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to shape and deliver their people strategy. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, managing employee relations and driving performance while supporting talent development initiatives. The ideal candidate has proven HRBP experience, strong knowledge of UK employment law, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic HR guidance to senior stakeholders.
• Manage employee relations and performance management.
• Oversee talent development and succession planning.

Skills

HRBP experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

CIPD qualification

Education

CIPD qualification or equivalent

Job description

Frazer Jones have partnered with a leading Professional Services firm on their new hire for an HRBP on a 12 month FTC. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected firm with a strong reputation for excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The Opportunity

As HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the people strategy across both legal and business services teams. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to provide strategic HR guidance, drive performance, and support a culture of continuous development across the fee earning population.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to partners and senior leaders, delivering proactive HR support aligned with business goals.
• Lead on employee relations, performance management, and organisational change initiatives.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and leadership capability.
• Collaborate with the wider HR team on firm-wide projects including DEI, wellbeing, and engagement.
• Use data and insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven HRBP experience within a professional services or partnership environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Commercially minded with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Confident, credible, and able to build strong relationships across all levels.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent is preferred.

Next Steps

If you’re a strategic HR professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.

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