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Date Added: Fri 02/01/2026

HR Business Partner

Harrow, UK
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Company: LJ RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £65000 - £70000 per annum

Deputy Manager - Human Resources

📍 Harrow, London (Office-based)
🕘 Monday to Friday
🏦 International Bank

The Role

A well-established international bank is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager - Human Resources to join its UK HR team. Acting as a key HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of end-to-end HR activities and provide expert people and compliance support within a regulated banking environment.

This is a fully office-based role in Harrow, working closely with senior stakeholders and line managers.


Key Responsibilities
  • Act as first point of contact for all employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, PIPs, redundancy, flexible working, and ACAS/tribunal cases.

  • Provide advice to managers on performance management, absence management, succession planning, and employee development.

  • Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and terminations.

  • Ensure compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and banking regulatory requirements.

  • Lead annual SMCR/FNP processes for SMF, Certified Persons, and eligible employees.

  • Prepare payroll inputs, reconcile payroll, review HMRC demands, and liaise with payroll providers.

  • Act as HRIS Super Admin and oversee employee benefits (PMI, Life Assurance, EAP, R&R).

  • Develop the annual Training & Learning Plan and manage the performance management cycle.

  • Support workforce planning, budgeting, and HR reporting to senior management, regulators, and auditors.

  • Review and update HR policies and the Employee Handbook.

  • Identify people-related risks and support continuous improvement initiatives.


Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience in UK Employment Law and Employee Relations.

  • Proven HR Business Partner background, ideally within banking or financial services.

  • Knowledge of HR compliance, SMCR, payroll oversight, and benefits administration.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills.

  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.

  • Strong Microsoft Office and HR systems experience.

  • CIPD Level 5 or above (preferred).


Personal Attributes
  • Employee-focused, resilient, and detail-oriented.

  • Able to self-manage and work with minimal supervision.

  • Collaborative and professional approach.


Equal Opportunities

The organisation is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with legislation.

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