Senior HRBP

Manpower UK Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an interim Senior HRBP to join a global FMCG client in London. This full-time, temporary role requires a strategic HR partner to lead talent transformation, drive change initiatives, and ensure effective workforce planning. Key responsibilities include advising senior leaders, developing talent strategies, and leveraging HR analytics. Requires proven experience in HR and business acumen. Offering competitive compensation of up to £90,000k pa depending on experience.

Benefits

Iconic location on the Victoria embankment

Staff shop discounted products

Free tea and coffee facilities

Onsite Deli and restaurant

Gym access with subscription

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR partnership roles with strategic initiatives.
• Experience with talent transformation and building diverse teams.
• Strong change management and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic HR initiatives enabling marketing transformation.
• Act as an advisor to senior leaders aligning people agendas.
• Implement future marketing talent frameworks to support Gen-Z and external talent.

Skills

Proven experience building inclusive, high‑trust environments

Skilled in delivering feedback that drives growth

Able to manage projects and senior stakeholders

Deep understanding of brand development and innovation models

Ability to identify and nurture talent

Commitment to creating psychologically safe environments

Job description

Manpower is currently seeking an interim Senior HRBP, to work with our global FMCG client Unilever, renowned for brands such as Dove, Sure, Persil, and Simple, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment. The position is based at Blackfriars on London's Victoria Embankment, just a short walk from Blackfriars tube. This is a full-time temporary role for 6 months, to start ASAP requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive paying up to £90,000k pa, pro rota, depending on experience. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements. *Due to role being business critical we cannot accept any applications from candidates that have more than 4 weeks' notice period.

Business context

The Growth and Marketing Office (GMO) is at the forefront of Unilever's transformation agenda, delivering on the Desire@Scale ambition. GMO drives disruptive growth through bold marketing innovation, commercial adoption of AI and digital, and pioneering capabilities like social-first and real-time performance marketing.

Our mission is to build brands people feel they must have—blending human creativity with technical proficiency, and by reimagining how we work with talent and partners.

This role is a unique opportunity to partner with GMO leadership and lead the people transformation agenda across CMI (Consumer Market Insight), GIC (Growth Initiatives and Capabilities Team) and IBX (Integrated Brand Experiences Team), shaping the future of marketing talent, organizational agility, and inclusive culture.

Main thrust of the role

As the trusted HR partner, you will lead strategic HR initiatives that enable the marketing transformation. You'll work closely with senior leaders to develop future-fit talent, embed new skills frameworks, shape agile workforce models, and unlock creativity through organizational design.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Partnership: Act as an advisor to senior leaders, aligning the people agenda with GMO's transformation strategy and the Desire@Scale ambition.
• Talent Transformation: Lead the implementation of the future marketing talent framework, blending human and technical quotient. Support assessment and development plans for priority roles.
• Gen-Z & External Talent Strategy: Develop plans to attract, empower, and career‑path Gen‑Z and external talent with future‑fit skills.
• Agile Workforce Planning: Collaborate with leaders to define insource/outsource talent strategies, build flexible staffing models, and integrate freelance and specialist talent.
• Change Leadership: Lead change programmes and consultation processes.
• Talent Forums & Succession Planning: Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and proactive sourcing for emerging capabilities and domain expertise.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Ensure GMO's data is kept accurate and use HR analytics to inform workforce strategies, talent interventions, and organizational design.
• Year‑Round Processes: Steer the GMO Leadership team through HR processes that occur during the year and manage the communications EOY, quarterly conversations and contribute to GMO townhalls.

Skills and Experience

• Talent Catalyst: Proven experience building inclusive, high‑trust environments that empower diverse teams and future leaders.
• Performance Coaching: Skilled in delivering feedback that drives growth, team development, and business performance.
• Change Management: Able to manage projects and senior stakeholders, shaping and translating ambitions into clear deliverables within our HR agenda.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of brand development, innovation models, and the evolving marketing landscape.
• People Leadership: Ability to identify, stretch, and nurture talent through developmental assignments and career progression.
• Culture Champion: Commitment to creating psychologically safe, diverse, and values‑driven environments.

Blackfriars working environment:

• Iconic location on the Victoria embankment, modern working environment
• Short walk from Blackfriars station
• Staff shop discounted products
• Free tea & coffee facilities
• Onsite Deli and a restaurant open for breakfast and lunch
• Gym is available for use subscription required.