Senior HR Business Partner- 6MFTC

Pertemps; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on strategic partnering, talent development, and stakeholder influence. Ideal candidates have experience in the financial services sector and a strong understanding of strategic HR models. The position offers a salary of £105,000 pro rata plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial or professional services sector.
• Understanding of strategic business partnering model.
• Ability to educate and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ExCo and Heads of Department on functional strategies.
• Shape Target Operating Models and strategic workforce plans.
• Lead succession planning initiatives across key functions.

Skills

Strategic business partnering

Stakeholder influencing

Talent management

Succession planning

Job description

Senior HR Business Partner - 6 month FTC

London - 3 days in office.

£105,000 pro rata plus discretionary bonus

Middlemore have been retained by the HR Director of an established financial services firm in London to recruit an immediate Strategic HR Business Partner for an initial six-month fixed term contract. A permanent opportunity will be available thereafter, but candidates must be able to start immediately and attend the London office three days per week.

The HR Director is leading a transformation of the People and Culture function, investing in Centres of Excellence to enable HR Business Partners to operate more strategically alongside senior leaders. This position is therefore not intended to be absorbed by tactical HR activities such as employee relations or policy interpretation.

Instead, the focus will be on partnering with ExCo and Heads of Department to shape functional strategies, Target Operating Models and strategic workforce plans. Working closely with the COEs, you will help the business future‑proof its talent, identify and accelerate high‑potential individuals, and lead succession planning initiatives across key functions.

As the HR function continues to mature, a key aspect of this role will be to educate and influence stakeholders on what it truly means to work with a strategic HR Business Partner.

This opportunity will suit someone who understands the strategic business partnering model and is accustomed to leveraging support from Centres of Excellence to maintain a strategic focus. It would particularly appeal to those who have played a part in evolving a People function from a reactive, service‑led model to one that is more proactive and business‑aligned. Please note that for this role, the client has requested prior experience within the financial or professional services sector.

If you would like more information please reach out to [e-mail] or apply following the link.