HR Business Partner - London - Hybrid - £90,000

HR Business Partner Financial Services | European Remit £80,000 + Benefits Hybrid Working – 3 Days in Office We are partnering with a growing and dynamic financial services SME to recruit an experienced Senior HR Business Partner. This is a high-impact role supporting leaders across multiple European locations, providing both strategic and operational HR expertise within a fast-paced and evolving environment. Reporting into the Head of HR, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving people initiatives that support business growth, regulatory compliance, and organisational effectiveness. You will also manage one direct report and play a key role in developing and enhancing HR processes, systems, and governance across the business. Key Responsibilities • Partner with senior leadership teams across Europe to deliver strategic HR support and guidance. • Lead on a broad range of generalist HR activities including employee relations, performance management, organisational design, talent management, and workforce planning. • Manage and develop an HR team member, ensuring a high-quality HR service is delivered across the business. • Support business change initiatives, including TUPE transfers, restructures, and integration projects. • Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirements. • Act as a subject matter expert on the Financial Conduct Authority's Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR/FMCR), supporting governance and regulatory obligations. • Drive improvements to HR systems, processes, and reporting capabilities, leveraging data to support decision-making. • Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple European jurisdictions, balancing local requirements with business objectives. • Contribute to the development and implementation of people strategies aligned to organisational goals. About You • Proven experience operating as a Senior HR Business Partner within financial services or a similarly regulated environment. • Strong generalist HR background with the ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on. • Demonstrable experience managing TUPE transfers and supporting organisational change programmes. • Knowledge and practical experience of SMCR/FMCR requirements. • Experience managing and developing direct reports. • Strong HR systems experience, including implementation, optimisation, or enhancement projects. • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level. • Experience supporting multi-country or European populations would be highly advantageous. • CIPD qualification or equivalent preferred. What's on Offer • Salary of £80,000 plus benefits • Hybrid working model (3 days office-based) • Opportunity to join a growing financial services organisation with a strong people-focused culture • Broad, varied role with significant exposure to senior leadership and European operations • Excellent scope to influence and shape the people agenda If you are an experienced HR Business Partner looking for a broad and commercially focused role within a growing financial services business, we would love to hear from you.