Senior HR Business Partner - Financial Services

Michael Page (UK); Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an strategic HR Business Partner to manage HR operations across the North UK region. The successful candidate will lead a team, drive cultural transformation, and collaborate with senior leadership to align HR services with business goals. A background in accountancy or professional services is essential.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic HR Business Partner roles.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and people strategy.
• Experience in an accountancy practice or professional services environment is ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Change management

Performance management

Organisational development

Job description

• A great opportunity for a fast paced people centric business
• Managing a team delivering a strategic HR Service

About Our Client

A fast paced, gorwing, people centric business operating in the Financial Services space with a siginificant number of UK based sites.

Job Description

• Managing a Team of 2 HR Business Partners
• 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.

The Successful Applicant

• 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

What's on Offer

Salary £65-75k

Hybrid working 3 days per week office based

Excellent benefits package