The VP - Senior HR Generalist will play a crucial role in managing and driving the Human Resources function within this Hedge Fund. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced HR professional to shape people strategy and operations while supporting a critical organisational transition. Reporting into a US HQ. Stand alone HR Generalist role managing circa 150 employees.

Client Details

This is a US Hedge Fund in growth.

Description

• You will be the most senior HR person outside of the US responsible for the London office of 150 employees
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on people-related matters, including performance management, organisational effectiveness, employee risk, and culture
• Support the design and execution of talent development, performance management, and employee engagement systems, processes, and program
• Own strategic goals and OKRs related to HR operations, employee relations, and labour law compliance
• Design and own frontline HR support systems and practices for employees outside the U.S., ensuring global continuity wherever possible
• Deliver support to employees - eg responding to policy questions, troubleshooting benefits and payroll issues, escalating complex matters appropriately, and ensuring employees feel heard and supported
• Lead exit preparations, advise on exit packages and adherence to regulations, prepare exit conversation scripts, lead exit conversations and interviews. Systematise data collection on exits; analyse, implement changes based on feedback
• Manage, analyse, and advise on benefits administration, compliance, and payroll coordination
• Lead the People team's role in complex employee relations situations, advising and partnering with legal counsel and leadership as appropriate on conduct issues, performance concerns, grievances, contentious matters, redundancies, exits, sensitive interpersonal situations, and other matters in line with UK law and ACAS guidance
• Work closely with the HR administrator in supporting the London office

Profile

A successful VP - Senior HR Generalist should have:

• Hedge Fund HR experience is preferred, otherwise a similar sector
• Strategic as well as operational HR Generalist, hands-on attitude
• Experience in a stand alone role managing a small client group
• Supported MDs/Executives
• Proven ability to lead HR initiatives and deliver results in a structured environment.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, payroll and performance management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Capability to manage change and drive organisational development.
• Seeking a fun environment

Job Offer

• A highly competitive salary & bonus
• Hybrid working - Fridays working from home
• Newly created role to shape the International HR strategy