Confidential Job Opportunity – HR Business Partner (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: London (Victoria-based) – Hybrid (3 days in office)
Duration: 12-month maternity cover (Mid-March start)
A prestigious global investment firm specialising in alternative asset management is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their London team. This is a true generalist role, requiring a candidate comfortable working across all HR verticals, from recruitment to employee relations, performance management, and learning & development.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:
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Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for designated teams, including drafting job descriptions, liaising with agencies, and managing candidate selection.
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Drive high-volume hiring in the first six months, particularly for roles in India, Luxembourg, and London (up to 10-15 hires).
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Collaborate with hiring managers to ensure seamless recruitment processes, including interview coordination, approvals, and compliance with local employment laws.
HR Business Partnering:
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Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees across EMEA & APAC.
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Provide support and coaching on employee relations (ER), performance management, and HR best practices.
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Support and manage complex employee cases, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
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Assist with the year-end compensation review process, ensuring alignment with global frameworks.
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Ensure HR policies remain compliant with local employment laws and support policy development where necessary.
Learning & Development:
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Identify skills gaps and training needs across client groups.
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Deliver HR training sessions and employee inductions in collaboration with global teams.
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Support leadership in succession planning and talent management initiatives.
Client Group & Stakeholder Management:
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Partner with two investment groups and all corporate functions across Europe.
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Manage relationships with a sub-100 employee client group, providing white-glove HR service.
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Collaborate closely with HR teams in London, the U.S., and APAC to align global HR initiatives.
Strategic & Project Work:
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Support the opening of a new office including recruitment, employment contracts, and policy development.
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Lead ad hoc HR projects, ensuring strategic alignment with business needs.
Candidate Profile:
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HR Business Partner experience within financial or professional services.
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Strong background in recruitment, including high-volume hiring across multiple regions.
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Proven expertise in employee relations, performance management, and talent development.
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Thorough knowledge of UK and European employment law.
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Ability to work autonomously, balancing strategic and operational HR responsibilities.
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Strong stakeholder management skills, with a high-touch, client-centric approach.
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Degree-educated or equivalent.
Why Join?
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Opportunity to partner with senior stakeholders in a complex, fast-paced investment environment.
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Broad and varied generalist HR role with exposure to global HR strategies.
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Work within a collaborative and high-performing HR team.
To apply or learn more, please contact bethhicks@oakleafpartnership directly.
