HR Senior Business Partner

Fitch Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information services provider is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner in London. This role focuses on providing expert HR guidance to align HR services with business goals. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of strategic HR practices. The position supports a hybrid work environment, emphasizing employee development and talent management.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Training and mentorship programs

Retirement planning

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ professional HR experience in Consulting or Financial Services.
• Experience working with global client groups.
• Ability to influence leadership decisions.

Responsibilities

• Act as a business leader’s Talent partner for employee-related matters.
• Leverage analysis to identify and anticipate workforce issues.
• Collaborate with various HR teams to manage complex employee relations.

Skills

Strategic HR management

Organizational transformation

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Leadership development

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Management

Postgraduate HR qualification

Job description

Overview

Fitch Group is a global financial information services provider delivering credit and risk insights, robust data, and analytics. With offices in London and New York and over 100 years of experience, Fitch Group includes Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions. Fitch is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group is currently seeking a Senior HR Business Partner based out of our London office.

A successful Senior HR Business Partner provides expert HR guidance and delivery to enable business goals and objectives, including integrated talent evaluation, development, succession planning, organizational design, workforce planning, staffing, and compensation. They engage in a proactive, strategic dialogue with client groups and collaborate effectively with HR Product and Service Delivery partners.

As a member of the Fitch Group Global HR team, the Senior HRBP contributes to the wider HR strategy and culture, ensuring objectives and ways of working are aligned. They act as a mentor, partner, and collaborative colleague to their team and to key partner groups such as Legal, Finance, and Risk.

The ideal candidate is a global, enterprise-level thinker with a track record of enabling organizational growth through HR products and services. They should have strong knowledge of strategic HR management practices and robust understanding of labor legislation across multiple jurisdictions. Ideally, they will have experience in multiple HR specialty areas (e.g., recruiting, talent, employee relations) and the ability to influence those outside a direct reporting line.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the business’ financial position, goals, objectives, deliverables, key business drivers and future trajectory to align HR services and strategy. Understand culture and competition to determine workable solutions for the business and employees.
• Act as the business leader’s Talent partner for all employee-related matters, including performance management, talent planning, succession, workforce/headcount planning, mobility, and organizational change management initiatives.
• Leverage timely, accurate and meaningful management reports and analysis to identify and anticipate workforce issues. Recommend strategies and approaches to address employee matters and trends.
• Work seamlessly with:
  • the Ratings Employee Experience HRBPs to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, conduct investigations, and guide managers and employees through legally sound performance management and corrective action processes.
  • the Talent Acquisition team to identify and recruit top talent, interview candidates, agree compensation, and create compelling employment packages.
  • the Talent, Learning and Development team to develop and deliver talent and training solutions on technical and management topics.

What May Make You a Good Fit:

• A minimum of 10 years’ professional HR experience, ideally in Consulting, Financial Services or Professional Services.
• Experience partnering with senior executives in dynamic environments through a thoughtful and constructive approach.
• Direct experience in organizational transformation and change management.
• Experience working with global client groups.
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and ideally a postgraduate HR or business management qualification.

What Would Make You Stand Out:

• Strong business acumen and the ability to tailor advice based on business performance and evolving goals.
• An executive-level advisor and coach with credibility and integrity who earns respect from leadership and is invited to conversations related to business strategy.
• Ability to operate in a highly analytical, data-driven management culture.
• Creative problem solving and an appreciation that employee matters are not always straightforward.
• Clear communications across all levels, with the ability to influence leadership decisions through sound judgment and guided advice.
• Ability to manage highly complex, multi-faceted projects and to get the right things done.
• Proactive, self-starter attitude with the capacity to see how issues fit within the bigger picture.
• Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver results.
• Ability to work in an international environment with cultural sensitivities in counseling and advice.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Training, leadership development, and mentorship programs
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness, and tuition reimbursement
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Global parental leave designed to help balance career and family life
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and community engagement support

For more information please visit our websites: www.fitch.group | www.fitchratings.com | www.fitchsolutions.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, employees must avoid conflicts of interest or any appearance of conflict. If you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you or your immediate family have holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest before beginning work.

Fitch is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.