Human Resources Business Partner

DRW; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm seeks a Human Resources Business Partner for its London office. The HRBP will work strategically with business leaders to align HR goals and enhance employee experiences, supporting talent management and development initiatives critical to organizational success. In this role, you will handle employee relations, talent strategies, and compliance matters, ensuring an optimal workplace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR strategic roles.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and compliance.
• Ability to guide managers and support employee development.

Responsibilities

• Support managers in talent strategies and development programs.
• Handle employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition and manage employee lifecycle.

Skills

Strategic Partnership

Talent Management

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Organizational Development

Compliance

Job description

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Human Resources Business Partner, London

Client: DRW

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 400327db9818

Job Views: 18

Posted: 17.06.2025

Expiry Date: 01.08.2025

Job Description:

Human Resources Business Partner

Job Location: London

Employment type: Regular

Department: Operations

Targeted Start Date: Immediate

DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also expanded into real estate, venture capital, and cryptoassets.

We operate with respect, curiosity, and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW emphasizes high expectations, integrity, innovation, and challenging consensus.

Role Overview:

Our Human Resources team seeks a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for our London office. The HRBP is a strategic role within Talent Management, working closely with business leaders to align human capital strategies with company goals. The HRBP provides strategic HR leadership, advising on initiatives and enhancing the employee experience.

• Support managers in talent strategies and employee development programs.
• Handle employee relations issues, including complaints and conflict resolution, providing coaching as needed.
• Guide managers through performance reviews, ensuring best practices and participation.
• Assist with career planning, organization design, and succession planning.
• Support change management initiatives to foster success.
• Collaborate on tools, procedures, and initiatives to promote engagement and growth, including leadership development and training.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes: onboarding, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Coordinate with immigration and global mobility teams to support employee status requirements.
• Partner with compensation to analyze and advise on pay strategies.
• Work with talent acquisition to align hiring with business needs and build talent pipelines.
• Support benefits programs to promote employee wellbeing.
• Address employee questions related to policies, development, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, conduct investigations, and mitigate risks.

Focus Areas:

• Strategic Partnership: Align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Talent Management: Develop and retain talent, workforce planning.
• Employee Relations: Address concerns, resolve conflicts.
• Performance Management: Implement reviews and coaching.
• Organizational Development: Support structure and culture initiatives.
• Compensation & Benefits: Develop competitive packages.
• Training & Development: Identify needs and promote learning.
• Compliance: Adhere to laws and regulations.
• Change Management: Guide through organizational changes.
• HR Metrics: Use data to inform decisions and improve initiatives.