A Financial Services firm, based in the City of London, currently seeks a Senior HRBP to work with senior leadership to develop and drive business strategies which support the overall aims of the function and the organisation. This role supports the Operations/Support functions including Finance, Claims and Risk and leads on HR relationship with the Compliance and Risk functions. (c. 200 pax)

Client Details

A well-established and growing Financial Services organisation based in the City of London.

Description

A Senior HRBP to:

• Be accountable for developing and delivering the people strategies and plan for their business area
• Collaborate with the HRBP team to align and agree priorities and common solutions
• Support leaders by analysing the workforce to identify the capabilities required to achieve strategic objectives
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning
• Manage people demand in their business area through supporting the management of vacancies and developing robust succession plans
• Advise leaders on the delivery of change programmes and assesses the level of change support required
• Provide HR oversight for change programmes in their business area to support engagement, employee capability development and understand potential employee relations impacts
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including those arising from changes in organisational design
• Facilitate annual goal setting, performance reviews, calibration and reward processes through coaching business leaders and reinforcing central messages in their business area
• Monitor, develop and support actions linked to employee engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, ways of working and the employee experience
• Drive operational efficiency and effectiveness by promoting and leveraging the appropriate channel within the HR service delivery model
• Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation for complex cases
• Identify gaps in current policies and contribute to adjustments or development of new policy
• Promote continuous improvement through identifying opportunities to apply best practice to existing processes and services
• Collaborate with the HRBP team and CHRO to define the long-term workforce and talent strategy required to support business objectives
• Define supporting programmes to deliver on the workforce and talent strategy
• Monitor the delivery of workforce and talent programmes to maintain momentum and realise intended benefits
• Design and maintain policies relating to the workforce and talent strategy, identifying opportunities for improvement and engaging with the business to demonstrate their value
• Provide governance over talent management processes and programmes through formalised HR governance roles, including contribution to HR forums and clearly defined accountabilities
• Provide oversight for global mobility to manage any risk and deliver a smooth employee experience
• Define the HR recognition strategy and policies in collaboration with the HRBP team to provide a consistent employee experience and clear link between recognition and performance
• Work with the recruitment specialist and HRBP team to support the desired employee value proposition through the reward offering
• Work with Reward Specialist to provide analysis on the perceived employee value of their reward offering.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and engagement with the business to demonstrate value
• Manage reward compliance and reporting
• Build understanding of the business area they support and keep informed of trends affecting the industry

Profile

A Senior HRBP with the following:

Skills / Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organisation's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and metrics
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret complex workforce data and provide insights relevant to their stakeholders group
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to quickly build knowledge of the business area they support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, related subject or relevant experience.
• CIPD training desired

Experience

• 10+ years of HR experience
• Knowledge of senior managers and certified person regime and its application
• Management of complex employee relations and EEO
• HRIS administration and reporting experience
• Experience working within an Insurance or Financial Services Sector organisation desirable.
• Ability to adapt style and develop trust with varied stakeholders

Job Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package depending on skills/experience.