Head of Global HR
- Employer
- Michael Page Human Resources
- Location
- City of London, England
- Salary
- £100000 - £120000 per annum + Competitive Benefits Package
- Closing date
- 20 Feb 2025
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- Sector
- Accountancy Banking, Finance & Insurance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Job Type
- HR Generalist
Job Details

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic, operational and people-focused Head of Global HR to lead and develop the human resources department in a leading financial services organisation based in London.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised financial services firm. This SME organisation is headquartered in London, and boasts a strong international presence, providing services to clients from various parts of the world. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and excellence in the industry.
Description
- Provide leadership to the global HR team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies that support the company's business objectives.
- Promote the company values and ensure the team's alignment with these.
- Manage HR-related projects, such as talent acquisition, retention strategies, and succession planning.
- Provide guidance on all aspects of HR, including employee relations, performance management, and compensation.
- Ensure compliance with regulations in all regions where the company operates.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices in HR management, applying these to improve the department's effectiveness.
- Oversee the use of Bamboo HR and other HR management systems, ensuring they are used effectively to support HR activities.
Profile
The successful Head of Global HR will have:
- A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Recent Financial Services regulatory knowlege (FCA / PRA) within a Financial Services firm(s).
- Substantial and recent M&A experience on a global scale
- Demonstrable experience of compensation and benefits alignment within a Financial Services setting on a global scale.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Demonstrable experience of recently managing a HR team on a global scale
- Excellent knowledge of HR practices and employment law, both nationally and globally.
- Proficiency in Bamboo HR or a similar HR management system.
- The ability to travel internationally on a regular basis.
Job Offer
- A competitive salary in the range of £90,000 - £110,000 + benefits
- An inclusive, collaborative and engaging company culture.
- Generous holiday leave, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
- The opportunity to lead and develop a global HR team within a prestigious financial services organisation.
We encourage those who are passionate about HR and excited about the prospect of shaping the HR strategy at a global level to apply. This is a great opportunity to lead and make a difference in a growing company within the financial services industry in London.
Company
Michael Page Human Resources is acknowledged as one of the leading recruitment companies for human resources with over 30 years of recruitment expertise and a team of specialist consultants based in offices nationwide. If you’re looking for permanent or temporary job opportunities in human resources, let us use our extensive network and strong relationships to help you find you the next step in your career.
Michael Page Human Resources recruit HR roles nationwide, ranging from HR Administrator to Global HR Director and also within the specialist areas of HR including Learning & Development, Recruitment, Reward, and Talent.
We offer vacancies across executive, director, manager and junior levels with many of the UK’s leading companies. Our teams have specialist consultants that focus on permanent, interim and contract opportunities. Find out more about our consultants here.
To get started browse for human resources jobs or contact one of our offices directly to find out how our expertise could make a difference to your HR recruitment process.
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