HR Business Partner

Overview

In this HRBP role, you will support the Head of HR to deliver full-spectrum HR operations in a banking/finance setting. You will lead training, talent initiatives, and ESG activities, shaping people programs at scale. You will work across functions to ensure policy adherence, regulatory compliance, and impactful people strategies. This role offers a broad, high-impact remit within a well-established city employer and a strong benefits package.

Pay / Benefits

• generous pension
• 28 days holiday (rising to 30)
• full private medical cover (including family & travel)
• dental cover
• life assurance (5x salary)
• discretionary bonus

Responsibilities

• Advise line managers on employee relations, policy interpretation, performance reviews, and annual compensation cycles
• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA), design bespoke training courses, lead induction programs, and drive succession planning
• Lead ESG data collection and monthly reporting, build charity partnerships, and organize bank-wide ESG events
• Update HR policies, support regulatory requirements, maintain GDPR compliance, and oversee monthly MI and reporting
• Manage pension and benefits administration while supporting the HR Associate on daily workflows

Key requirements

• Substantial HR experience specifically within Banking or Financial Services
• Bachelor degree and CIPD qualification
• Experience running Training Needs Analysis and designing/delivering training courses
• Understanding of ESG practice and how to apply it in a large organisation
• Knowledge of banking/finance sector regulations and their impact on employees

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Attention to detail and process discipline
• Training Needs Analysis (TNA) design
• Training course design and delivery
• GDPR compliance

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