Strategic HR Leader - Talent, Org Design & Growth (Hybrid)

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in London seeks an experienced People Partnering & Talent Manager to drive organisational effectiveness and cultural transformation. This strategic role involves partnering with senior leaders, designing a people strategy, and leading the entire talent lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR Business Partnering experience and a CIPD Level 7 qualification. Competitive salary package offered, including a bonus.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR Business Partnering experience, ideally within a complex or regulated environment.
• Proven success in talent strategy, succession planning, and workforce design.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and coaching HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a forward‑looking people plan aligned with organisational goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing workforce, succession, and organisational design decisions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, engagement, and inclusion.
• Lead the full talent lifecycle – from attraction and selection to onboarding and retention.
• Drive strategic workforce planning, identifying future capability needs and succession gaps.

Skills

HR Business Partnering experience

Talent strategy

Succession planning

Stakeholder management

Communication abilities

Leadership skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

CIPD Level 7 qualification

Job description

A leading recruitment consultancy in London seeks an experienced People Partnering & Talent Manager to drive organisational effectiveness and cultural transformation. This strategic role involves partnering with senior leaders, designing a people strategy, and leading the entire talent lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR Business Partnering experience and a CIPD Level 7 qualification. Competitive salary package offered, including a bonus.