Description:
My client is on the world’s leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.
They are looking for an Senior People Partner to join their team on a 5-month contract with the possibility of extension. The role is hybrid working at their London office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home, office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
They are looking for someone to join the People Partners team within The People Office (TPO) in the UK.
Tasks:
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with senior management in the designated business areas, promoting good TPO practices.
- Proactively identify, initiate and lead projects to drive local employee engagement, retention and performance.
- Partner and coach line managers on a daily basis on employee relations issues and lead on complex cases received through the company Ethics Hotline cases, supporting the team where needed. Also working as a point of contact for employee appeals received across the UK.
- Prepare for and support TUPE Consultation.
- Provide information, advice and guidance to employees on company policies, procedures and benefits.
- Work with the business on performance management, mobility, merit review and bonus plan processes.
- Partner with business leaders on implementing change through organisational restructures
- Proactively work with colleagues in the TPO community globally to develop and drive TPO initiatives, working on specific projects as required.
- Assist with due diligence for potential acquisitions and the integration of employees following acquisitions.
- Actively promote manager self-service as part of integration activities
Skills:
- Extensive HR generalist experience, in a fast moving, dynamic environment
- Senior employee relations experience including negotiations
- In-depth knowledge of UK employment law and HR practices with a solid track record in managing/advising on sensitive legal issues as well as considering the impact of new legislation and devising new HR policies and procedures
- Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills - credible at senior level and able to challenge the status quo
- Proven track record in leading, coaching and developing direct reports, mentees or more junior colleagues would be an advantage
- Strong user skills of HR systems and Microsoft office programs
- Proven experience at Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager level required
- Ability to work under pressure and comfortable with ambiguity
- A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and increasingly responsible generalist experience ideally from technology businesses or financial services.
- Strong team player with a can-do attitude