People Business Partner

Prudential Financial; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave 25–28 days

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Job summary

Prudential Financial invites an experienced People Business Partner to join the EMEA People team. You will support internal PGIM teams, manage complex ER issues, and deliver proactive HR solutions across Europe.

The role requires a client-facing HRBP with ER strength and a track record in financial services. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with business leaders, provide HR data insights, and collaborate with Centres of Excellence to drive strategic HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years HR experience, preferably in financial services.
• Client-facing HRBP with strong ER background.
• Experience across continental Europe.
• Strong generalist HR capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills.
• Knowledge of FCA-regulated environment HR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide generalist HR support including policy interpretation and performance management.
• Manage employee relations cases within UK and continental Europe.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Leverage Workday and HR systems to deliver workforce analytics.
• Collaborate with COEs to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Contribute to regional and global HR projects.
• Oversee employee lifecycle processes and HR compliance with HR Operations.

Skills

Employee relations

HR generalist

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Workday

Job description

What you will do

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our EMEA People team as a People Business Partner, supporting our internal PGIM Teams. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional with a strong ER background, who has operated in client-facing, hands-on HRBP roles. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with business leaders, deliver proactive HR solutions across a European client base, and contribute to strategic HR initiatives that support the broader organisation.

What you can expect

• Generalist HR Support: Provide guidance on policy interpretation, performance management, and employee relations, partnering closely with managers and leaders.
• Employee Relations (ER): Manage ER cases within the client group, including complex matters across the UK and continental Europe.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements, including accurate documentation and SMCR administration.
• HR Data & Analytics: Leverage Workday and other HR systems to provide insights on key metrics such as attrition, diversity, and headcount.
• Collaboration with COEs: Work closely with Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Project Management: Contribute to regional and global HR projects that support strategic business goals.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee contract administration, induction processes, and HR compliance in collaboration with the HR Operations team.

What you will bring

• Proven experience in financial services within a client-facing HR role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex ER issues.
• Approximately 8–10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Exposure to HR practices across continental Europe.
• Strong generalist HR capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data management.
• Solid understanding of HR administration and reporting requirements within an FCA-regulated environment.
• Proactive, assertive, and eager to learn, contribute, and grow within the role.

What will set you apart?

• Previous Investment Management Experience
• Front office or Distribution experience working with sales and marketing type client groups

What we offer you:

• Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
• Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 8 times your basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.d