People Team Business Manager

Hargreaves Lansdown Asset Management Limited; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform located in Bristol is seeking a Business Manager to join their People Team. This exciting role involves supporting the Chief People Officer by driving the execution of strategic agendas across the People Team. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating operational matters, drafting senior management papers, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment are essential attributes. This role offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

In-house barista

Qualifications

• Ability to write senior management level papers.
• Synthesize complex information into engaging formats.
• Experience in HR or People function is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across the People SMT to drive agenda execution.
• Support the CPO with operational matters.
• Lead production/drafting of papers for Committees.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment

Strong collaboration

Strategic thinking

Independent task prioritization

Job description

Excited to grow your career?

Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!

About the role

This is a really exciting time to join Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) as we enter into the next stage of our transformation journey. We are looking for a Business Manager to join our people team and to play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of HL's strategy. Working closely with the People Senior Management Team (SMT) team, the Business Manager will consolidate and drive execution of strategic and operational agendas across the People Team in line with annual priorities and business needs. The successful candidate will be supporting the Chief People Officer (CPO) with all people team related matters, helping to drive continuous improvement and engagement across the wider People Team.

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate across the People SMT to consolidate, prioritise and drive the execution of a forward looking People Team agenda
• Support the CPO in their role delivering on day-to-day operational matters as required to ensure the team deliver in line with departmental goals
• Working collaboratively with the SMT to lead on the production / drafting of papers, expertly narrating the people strategy and priorities through relevant Committees/Board
• End to end tracking of both SMT and Board/Committee agenda items, driving a joined up and cohesive approach in how these are articulated and delivered
• Provide thought leadership to the SMT using insight from market research and external benchmarks to help them to deliver on their innovative and ambitious strategies
• Build and maintain positive and trust-based relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration that positively impacts business outcomes
• Understand, actively participate in, and influence the broader people team projects to ensure a joined up and cohesive approach to activities
• Contribute to the creation of the people team engagement strategy, working collaboratively, taking the lead in pulling together and driving the execution of a comprehensive engagement plan
• Plan and execute both the SMT and wider people team operating and meeting calendar, including setting agenda and tracking actions to ensure continued engagement and collaboration
• Understand and support the People SMT to set and manage the departmental budget, ensuring effective cost management in line with the annual business review
• Support the CPO to ensure their SMF duties are effectively discharged, ensuring delegates undertake their responsibilities and the delegation map is kept up to date

About you

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write senior management level papers
• Ability to synthesise complex information into a simple and engaging way through data and metrics
• Must be a strong collaborator and able to think strategically
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects
• Open, practical, and pragmatic approach, balancing conflicting priorities
• Navigating ambiguity and inspiring others, with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Broad understanding of HR and/or experience of working within a People function and/or financial services (desirable)

Interview process

2 stage interview process

Why us?

Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.

To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.

What's on offer?

• Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
• 25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
• Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
• Enhanced parental leave
• Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
• Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
• Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
• Private medical insurance*
• Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare
• Help@hand and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
• Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
• An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
• Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
• LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers

* dependant on role level

Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.