Senior HR Business Partner - Financial Services

Michael Page HR; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth financial services business seeks a Senior HR Business Partner to shape their people strategy across multiple UK sites. This role involves leading a team, advising senior leadership, and driving organisational change to foster a people-first culture. Candidate must have proven strategic HR experience within professional services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a growth-oriented accountancy and advisory business.
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law and people strategy.
• Experience supporting senior-level recruitment and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership across the North UK region.
• Manage a team of 2 HR Business Partners to ensure HR excellence.
• Lead organisational design and workforce planning aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Organisational development

Change management

Data analytics

Business acumen

Job description

Are you a strategic HR leader looking to shape the future of a high-growth, forward-thinking organisation? We're looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join a dynamic, fast-paced Financial Services Advisory business committed to driving ambitious growth and building a people-first culture.

Client Details

A fast paced, growing, people centric business operating in the Financial Services space with a significant number of UK based sites this role will cover the North with weekly travel from Leeds up to Glasgow as part of the remit.

Description

• Reporting into the Head of HR
• Managing a Team of 2 HR Business Partners
• Partnering the North Leeds up to Glasgow with weekly travel
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership across the North UK region.
• Lead organisational design, workforce planning, and people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Utilise HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and drive measurable results.
• Support M&A activity and integration with a focus on culture and talent retention.
• Shape and deliver performance, reward, and talent management frameworks that attract and retain top talent.
• Build and sustain a high-performance culture through leadership coaching and employee engagement.
• Manage and develop a team of HR Business Partners to ensure HR excellence across the region.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to ensure the delivery of consistent, effective HR services.

Profile

• Proven experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a growth-oriented accountancy and advisory business
• Deep knowledge of UK employment law, people strategy, and organisational development.
• Demonstrated success in leading change, managing performance, and driving culture transformation.
• Experience supporting senior-level recruitment and leadership development.
• Strong business acumen and excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Expertise in using data and analytics to drive decisions and support business growth.
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with a passion for people and performance.
• Experience in an accountancy practice or professional services environment is ESSENTIAL

Job Offer

Salary £60-70k

Travel as part of the role Leeds up to Glasgow on a weekly/as and when required basis