Head of HR
Permanent
City of London
Financial Services
2 days in the office / 3 days working from home
£90,000 – £130,000
Recruiting for a Head of HR opportunity with a forward thinking & dynamic Investment Platform organisation. Longevity & collaboration is at the core of the HR and wider firms ethos which has created a fantastic place to work. The Head of HR will have oversight of the HR Generalist & Recruitment team, owning strategic projects & providing the HR voice on the Senior Management Team. This role will be reporting directly to the HR Director.
We are looking for individuals who have strong Financial Services experience (ideally aligned to a heavily regulated role), and someone who has managed teams in the past.
Responsibilities:
- Lead recruitment efforts, improve forecasting, and reduce staff turnover.
- Monitor recruitment spending and ensure budget alignment.
- Assist in organizational structure, staff retention, and succession planning.
- Evaluate plans and recommend improvements to the HR Director.
- Ensure company compliance with employment laws and HR policies.
- Stay updated on employment legislation and provide guidance to managers.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of employee contracts and policies in line with legal requirements.
- Manage employee relations cases and oversee communication channels like surveys and feedback.
- Promote a positive work environment and ensure employee welfare.
- Ensure managers address performance issues early and follow improvement processes.
- Oversee grievance management.
- Support the HR Director with salary, bonuses, and benefit schemes.
- Conduct market research to stay competitive and recommend benefit improvements.
- Ensure smooth onboarding and continuous employee development.
- Implement coaching and succession planning.
- Oversee HR and recruitment departments, ensuring high standards.
- Identify process improvements and support team development.
- Manage social media, ensuring it reflects company culture.
- Ensure data compliance with GDPR and oversee HR software usage.
Skills:
- Financial Services experience
- Managing teams across multiple disciplines
- Working in a collaborative approach
- Understanding of regulations & changing environments
