HR Business Partner (Challenger Bank)

London-based with hybrid working
Full-time | Competitive salary + Annual Bonus + Benefits

About the Role

Our client-an exciting, fast-growing challenger bank-is looking for a HR Business Partner to take ownership of their HR function during a transformative growth phase. Reporting directly to the Chief Transformation Officer, you'll be the go-to HR expert, responsible for delivering the HR strategy while also managing the day-to-day.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and embed a people-first culture in a purpose-driven, digitally progressive bank that's redefining inclusive banking in the UK.

What's expected of the HR Business Partner?

• Lead and deliver the HR delivery plan, owning the end-to-end HR function for a 65-person organisation.
• Partner with senior leadership to align people strategy with business objectives.
• Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, L&D, ER, benefits, payroll, and offboarding.
• Serve as an internal coach and trusted adviser across the organisation, promoting a strong, values-led culture.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including SM&CR, and maintain GDPR adherence.
• Lead on organisational design, talent planning, and succession strategy.
• Monitor HR metrics and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the business.
• Maintain and evolve policies, procedures, and documentation in line with best practice and legislation.
• Support performance management, reward and recognition, and culture-building initiatives.
• Oversee HRIS and ensure accurate, confidential record-keeping and reporting.
• Ensure the employee experience is engaging from recruitment through exit.

What we look for in a HR Business Partner?

• Degree in HR, Business, Law, or similar, or equivalent industry experience.
• CIPD Level 5 (minimum), ideally working towards or holding Level 7.
• At least 5 years of HR experience, ideally with exposure to financial services or regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both strategic initiatives and operational HR processes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and experience with employee relations.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and working independently.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, balancing long-term projects with day-to-day HR admin.
• Passionate about building culture, engagement, and inclusive workplaces.
• Experience working within a regulated sector (Banking, Finance etc)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + Annual bonus
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Group Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday (rising to 27) + bank holidays
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• "Work from anywhere in the world" for up to 30 days annually
• Hybrid working (2 days in the London office weekly)

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.