Strategic Head of People Advisory & ER (12m FTC)

Starling Bank; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Volunteering time (16 hours)

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance 4x salary

Private medical insurance

Perkbox membership

Cycle to Work

Gym partnerships

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Starling Bank is seeking a Head of People Advisory and Employee Relations (12 month FTC) in the UK to lead our ER and People Advisory function across the Group. You will shape policies, partner with legal/compliance, and ensure alignment with UK employment law and FCA/PRA/SMCR requirements.

You will drive a trusted, proactive People Advisory team that balances commercial needs with inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.

Qualifications

• UK employment law knowledge, case law, and ER best practice.
• Experience with FCA/PRA and SMCR in people management.
• Experience leading ER and People Advisory teams in financial services.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organization

Resilience

HR systems

CIPD

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Starling Bank is seeking a Head of People Advisory and Employee Relations (12 month FTC) in the UK to lead our ER and People Advisory function across the Group. You will shape policies, partner with legal/compliance, and ensure alignment with UK employment law and FCA/PRA/SMCR requirements.

You will drive a trusted, proactive People Advisory team that balances commercial needs with inclusion, accountability, and psychological safety.