HR Business Partner - 6-8 month FTC

Ashdown Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling software company in Central London is looking for an experienced HR Business Partner for a 6-8 month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves managing HR operations, supporting managers and employees in line with UK employment law, and contributing to a positive employee experience. Ideal candidates will have proven HR experience in a SaaS or Fintech environment, be CIPD qualified, and be available to start in early January. Salary offered is up to £60,000 p.a. pro rata.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a SaaS or Fintech company.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and familiarity with international HR practices.
• Operational knowledge across recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, payroll, and global mobility.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to managers and employees for HR operations.
• Ensure HR policies comply with UK employment law.
• Manage payroll changes, onboarding, offboarding, and employee queries.

Skills

Experience as an HR Business Partner

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable and proactive approach

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on HR Business Partner on 6-8 month FTC basis, for a fast‑scaling US owned Software company. Reporting to the Head of People Operations you will work closely with the Global Operations team and in collaboration with fellow HRBPs, to deliver first‑class HR operations across the employee lifecycle. This is a hybrid role with 3 days a week based at their Central London offices.

As a HR Business Partner, you’ll be a trusted advisor across key HR operational areas, including employee relations, payroll, benefits, and compliance. You’ll work closely with other Business Partners, Finance and external partners to deliver an exceptional employee experience throughout the lifecycle.

Main responsibilities of the role

Be the first point of contact for UK based employee questions and act as a trusted partner to managers and employees, ensuring HR policies and procedures are compliant with UK employment law and statutory guidance. Providing expert guidance across Talent Acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, ER cases, benefits administration; liaising closely with benefits company and updating employee platform, payroll: timely and accurate processing of all monthly payroll changes (starters, leavers, benefits changes, etc.) and global mobility processes including secondments and transfers.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within a SaaS or Fintech company.
• CIPD qualified
• Operational knowledge across recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, payroll, and global mobility.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and familiarity with international HR practices (especially US).
• Confident in a scale‑up or high‑growth business with shifting priorities and evolving processes.
• Proactive, hands‑on and adaptable with a people‑first approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem‑solving, and communication skills

This is a 6-8 month FTC role and candidates must be available to start in the first or second week of January. The position is offered with a salary of up to £60,000 p.a. pro rata