HR Business Partner and Project Support

Stonehage Fleming; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for an HR Business Partner to support their HR function during a time of significant change. The role includes project management, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with local employment laws. Candidates should have at least 3 years of generalist HR experience and a solid understanding of HR processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a generalist HR role, ideally in a complex environment.
• Experience supporting organisational change projects.
• Solid understanding of HR processes and the employee lifecycle.
• Knowledge of UK and European employment law.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of HR-led change initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with business stakeholders.
• Provide ER advice and guidance to managers.
• Support the development of HR programmes and initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

This role provides pivotal support to the HR function during a time of significant organisational change. Working as an HR Business Partner and Project Support, you will champion best-practice HR processes and deliver outstanding people solutions. In addition to excellent project management delivery, this role will work closely with leaders in London, driving core HR initiatives across the region.

Responsibilities

• HR Project Support & Change Management
  • Ensure that HR led change initiatives, are successfully implemented in a complex, and evolving business environment. Be sensitive to the needs of the organisation when delivering change and ensure the highest levels of stakeholder and employee engagement.
  • Support leaders in managing organisational change within their business areas and teams, fostering employee engagement, and sustaining a resilient workforce
  • Assist with integration planning, and the implementation of change management strategies in light of upcoming transaction
  • Coordinate and participate in the planning, execution, and delivery of key HR projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
  • Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programmes and initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• HR Process and Operations
  • Ensure the effective delivery of core HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle events.
  • Support the management and improvement of HR operational systems and data accuracy.
  • Assist in ensuring full compliance with local employment legislation, internal policies, and best practices.
  • Monitoring of the HR inbox to ensure that manager queries are responded to in a timely manner
• HR Business Partnering
  • Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to understand people priorities and provide guidance on HR initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor for policy interpretation and application, working collaboratively to resolve challenges.
  • Partner with HR colleagues and project teams to implement talent, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Employee Relations UK
  • Provide ER advice and guidance to managers, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Support employee relations casework, including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance processes, ensuring consistent and legally compliant outcomes.
  • Provide guidance to managers and employees on ER matters, ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Escalate complex cases as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate records and support the continuous improvement of ER processes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a generalist HR role, ideally within a complex or matrixed environment
• Experience in supporting organisational change projects. Exposure to M&A or large scale integration projects is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of HR processes, the employee lifecycle, and HRIS/administrative systems.
• Sound knowledge of UK and European employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and a commitment to delivering a positive employee experience.