Senior Manager - Human Resources

Macrobond Financial AB; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data provider in Westminster is looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager who will drive people initiatives and manage complex projects. The successful candidate will be strategic while also operationally focused, bringing over 8 years of HR experience along with strong project management skills. This position demands exceptional communication and leadership skills with a clear understanding of UK employment laws. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Gym discounts

25 days holiday

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience required.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience in project management for multi-stakeholder initiatives is a must.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner advising on workforce planning.
• Lead HR projects related to performance management and culture.
• Use analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

HR generalist expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

8+ years of HR experience

SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CIPD preferred

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior Human Resources Manager / Project Management role is both a strategic partner and an operational leader, responsible for driving key people initiatives across the organization. This position blends deep HR generalist expertise with strong project management capability to deliver programs that elevate culture, strengthen leadership effectiveness.

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, advising on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and change management.
• Develop people strategies that align with business goals across UK, U.S., and global teams.
• Coach managers on performance, team dynamics, communication, and HR-related decision-making with an inclusive, culturally aware approach.

HR Generalist Expertise

• Provide comprehensive support across performance management, talent calibration, compensation cycles, and offboarding.
• Manage employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and policy guidance while ensuring compliance with UK employment laws and global policies.
• Ensure consistency, compliance, and overall employee experience.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience; prior experience supporting UK and/or global teams required or strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and relationship‑building skills, including executive‑level communication and storytelling.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound decision‑making.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with confidence.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and people‑centered leadership style.
• Global HR experience beyond the UK (e.g., U.S., EMEA, APAC) is a plus.
• Experience in Fintech, Private Equity, or fast‑paced mid‑market environments is beneficial.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Partner with leaders to strengthen team culture, ways of working, and cross‑geography collaboration.
• Drive change initiatives through clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and high visibility.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Use people analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across regions.
• Prepare monthly dashboards and executive‑level insights to support evidence‑based decision‑making.

Project Management & Program Delivery

• Lead cross‑functional HR and organizational projects (e.g., total rewards, career ladders, performance model redesign, HRIS optimization, policy harmonization, global culture initiatives).
• Create and drive project plans, timelines, communications, and success metrics.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure programs are culturally sensitive and scalable.

Certifications

SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, CIPD preferred but not required.

What Do We Offer

• Private medical insurance, inclusive of dental, vision, and hearing.
• Life insurance.
• Company pension scheme with a strong employer contribution.
• Gym discounts.
• 25 days holiday per annum.
• 2 Macrobond days to use per annum for volunteering.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Macrobond, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. By joining our team, you become part of an organization that believes diversity drives innovation and strengthens our collective performance.

About Us

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors. Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are in Malmö, Sweden, and we have key offices in Gothenburg, London, Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and New York.

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