HR Business Partner

£60,000 + Benefits | London | Hybrid | Financial Services

Are you an experienced HR generalist ready to step into a true partnering role? Do you thrive in fast-paced, commercial environments and enjoy building strong relationships with leaders to drive business outcomes?

We're working with a leading professional services firm that's looking to appoint an HR Business Partner to join their London-based team. This is a hands-on, varied role that will see you working closely with senior stakeholders, delivering a high-quality HR service across several UK sites.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior HR Manager you will:

Partner with business leaders to align people plans with business goals
Provide trusted advice across all areas of HR including employee relations, performance, and change management
Manage and coach line managers through complex ER cases including disciplinary, grievance, absence, and performance
Deliver and support HR projects
Present HR reporting and insight to leadership teams
Support L&D needs across the business, including facilitating the performance review process
Keep the business informed and prepared for upcoming employment legislation and policy changes
Line manage and support more junior members of the HR teamThis is a London-based role, with regular travel (2-3 times per month) to regional offices in Kent and Essex.

About You

You'll be an experienced HR professional with:

A minimum of 3 years' experience operating at Senior HR Advisor or HR Business Partner level
Previous line management experience within an HR function
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Excellent employee relations experience and confidence managing complex cases
Experience working in professional services, financial services, or a corporate head office environment
Proven experience in partnering with business leaders and influencing at senior levels
Comfortable working at pace and adapting to change with a calm, solutions-focused approach
A proactive and collaborative style, with strong communication and organisational skillsHybrid Working

Please note: during the first six weeks, you will be required to be in the office full time for on boarding and integration. After that, hybrid working will apply (three days in the office, two days working from home).

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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