Human Resources Business Partner

Michael Page HR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page HR in London seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align HR strategies with business goals. You will work closely with senior leaders, providing expert advice and supporting day-to-day HR operations five days a week in the London office.

You will act as the UK lead, partnering with US teams, ensuring compliance with UK employment law, and driving the employee lifecycle, payroll, benefits, and HR systems across the UK.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience in financial services or a regulated environment.
• CIPD qualification (Level 5/7 preferred) or equivalent.
• Strong generalist HR background with standalone HR experience.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law including ER case management, TUPE, IR35 and right-to-work compliance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders on organisational design, workforce planning and people strategy.
• Lead UK HR operations including payroll coordination, benefits administration, and HR systems.
• Onboard and offboard UK employees and manage the full employee lifecycle.
• Support performance management, employee relations, engagement and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with global HR colleagues on firm-wide projects and compensation cycles.

Skills

HR Business Partner

Generalist HR

Stakeholder Management

UK Employment Law

Payroll & Benefits

HR Systems

Education

CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent

Tools

HR Systems

Payroll Software

Benefits Administration

Job description

As a Human Resources Business Partner in London , you'll work closely with the Chief Talent Officer and the US HR Directors to align HR strategies with business goals. Your role will involve providing expert advice and support on HR matters, ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of the department.

Client Details

We're partnering with a leading global investment firm to appoint an experienced HR Business Partner ( 5 days a week in London office) to lead the UK People agenda. Acting as the firm's dedicated HR lead in London, you'll combine strategic business partnering with hands‑on HR operations, ensuring an exceptional employee experience while maintaining full UK employment law compliance.

Working closely with senior leadership, the US HR team, and colleagues in Abu Dhabi, you'll play a pivotal role in driving people initiatives, advising managers, and overseeing the full employee lifecycle.

Description

• Partner with business leaders on organisational design, workforce planning, talent development, and people strategy.
• Act as the UK subject matter expert for employment law, employee relations, and HR compliance.
• Lead all HR operations including payroll coordination, benefits administration, HR systems, and vendor management.
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and the full employee lifecycle for UK employees.
• Support performance management, employee relations, engagement, and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with global HR colleagues on firm-wide projects, compensation cycles, and people programmes.

Profile

• 7+ years' HR experience within Financial Services or another regulated environment.
• Strong HR Business Partner and generalist background with experience operating as a stand‑alone HR professional.
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law, including ER case management, TUPE, IR35, Equality Act, and right-to-work compliance.
• Experience managing payroll, benefits, HR operations, and HR systems.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• CIPD qualified (Level 5/7 preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Experience working across international teams, particularly with US-based stakeholders, is advantageous.

Job Offer

This is a unique opportunity to join a highly regarded global investment business in a broad, impactful HR role, offering significant autonomy and exposure to senior leadership while shaping the people agenda across the UK office.

Location: London (5 days office-based) - This is non negotiable