24 Oct
Oakleaf
City of London
Job description
HR Business Partner (9-Month Maternity Cover)
A global, evolving financial services business, based in Central London is seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner to join their HR team on a 6 to 9 month basis to cover a period of maternity.
The HR team is dedicated to delivering impactful, high-touch HR services across all disciplines to help attract, engage, and retain top talent.
This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
The successful candidate will report to the Head of HR Business Partners and work alongside 2 other HRBPs in London.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support a business function with tailored people strategies, performance management, and employee development
- Oversee key HR processes such as performance reviews, compensation discussions, and performance exits
- Lead complex employee relations cases
- Assist with compensation processes including system support and business moderation
- Collaborate with the EMEA Employee Engagement & Experience lead to identify and implement learning needs for the business
- Analyse engagement survey data to identify trends and action points, supporting continuous improvement
- Partner with the local Talent Acquisition and Campus Recruiting teams to drive recruitment strategies
- Work closely with the Global Mobility team and immigration lawyers to manage relocations, secondments, and transfers
- Respond to general HR queries from employees and managers
- Support HR operations for non-London offices, including benefits and other processes
- Handle ad hoc requests and projects within the team’s broad remit
Qualifications and Skills Required :
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an HR Business Partner role within financial services
- Extensive knowledge of HR processes, procedures, and best practices
- Strong understanding of employment law and its impact on HR matters
- Proven ability to balance strategic and tactical responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
- Solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels
- High level of accountability and ownership over tasks and responsibilities
Details :
- 6-9 month maternity cover
- 4 days per week in Central London
- Fixed term but potential for day rate
Please apply and contact [email protected] for more information
▶️ HR Business Partner
🖊️ Oakleaf
📍 City of London