A unique opportunity has arisen with an international investment management business who are looking for a seasoned HR professional to be responsible for the effective management of the global HR Operations function to meet business requirements and deliver the HR Plan. Through overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the HR team, you will lead and manage the delivery of efficient HR operations and BAU for the whole employee lifecycle, ensuring high levels of service.
Through promoting the HR proposition, you will contribute to the employer brand and work with the HR Director on creating a culture and brand which employees are engaged with. Whilst managing the HR team, including HRBP’s and Talent Acquisition, you will partner the business to provide a high quality, proactive HR service to the global offices, ensuring consistency and legislative requirements are met throughout the whole employee lifecycle. Naturally it will also be key to coach the HR team ensuring that they are trusted advisors and delivering a high-quality service.
Other importance areas to the role include, reviewing and enhancing all HR operational processes and systems to provide further efficiencies, improving data integrity and ensure continuous improvement. As this is a regulated financial services organisation, it will be critical that all SMCR regulations are embedded into the HR operational processes. It will also be essential to manage global HR policy development, procedure and practice whilst drafting, implementing reviewing and training staff as required. Key projects on the horizon will include the development of a new HR system for the business, further development of accurate and robust global HR metrics and management information and the effective delivery of their annual remuneration review process. There will also be the opportunity of working with the HR Director on other international HR projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist who has exposure to working in the financial services sector and thrives on working on process improvement and innovating, improving and implementing efficient and fit for purpose HR operational processes. Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset will be key, whilst also being intuitive with strong judgement skills when it comes to prioritising workloads. An ability to work to tight deadlines, manage ambiguity and adapt to a changing and demanding priorities it will also be essential, whilst always maintaining a pragmatic approach to problem solving. Experience of SMCR will be important and any international HR experience would be advantageous. Current or previous financial services sector experience will be essential.
