HR Business Partner - Director

Catalyst Partners; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a Director-level HR professional for a fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. This role offers the opportunity to support the full employee lifecycle and manage critical HR projects. Ideal candidates have senior HR experience in financial services and a track record in people-first teams. In-office presence is required five days a week in the West End.

Qualifications

• Direct, senior HR generalist experience in financial services.
• Proven track record in progressive, people-first HR teams.
• Director-level individual contributor capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle for middle and back-office functions.
• Manage critical year-end processes.
• Take ownership of additional strategic HR projects.
• Collaborate to deliver a best-in-class HR service.

Skills

HR generalist experience in financial services

Ability to influence and lead

Experience in people-first HR teams

Job description

This range is provided by Catalyst Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position within 6–12 months, depending on business needs and performance. The role is based in London’s West End, in-office five days a week, and supports middle and back-office functions for a boutique financial services organisation with a global footprint.

You’ll be working alongside a peer group of high-performing professionals who deliver a best-in-class HR service. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you’ll be involved in the full employee lifecycle, including critical year-end processes, and will take ownership of additional strategic projects as they arise.

The culture is high-achieving, delivery-focused, and driven by continuous improvement. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong track record in financial services, ideally within progressive, people-first HR teams. This is a director-level, individual contributor role, offering significant scope to influence and lead within your domain.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle for middle and back-office functions
• Manage critical year-end processes
• Take ownership of additional strategic HR projects as they arise
• Collaborate with a peer group to deliver a best-in-class HR service in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Direct, senior HR generalist experience in financial services
• Proven track record in progressive, people-first HR teams
• Director-level individual contributor capabilities with the ability to influence and lead

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract (fixed-term, with potential to convert)
• Location: West End, London (in-office five days a week)