Join us as an HR Business Partner, People Function and Leadership Hub

• In this strategic role, you’ll deliver impactful HR programmes using commercial insight, storytelling, data, and strong facilitation as a trusted partner to the bank, function, or franchise
• You’ll develop and implement strategic workforce plans that align with business goals and future needs
• You’ll also identify and develop talent both externally and internally across the bank to help maintain a robust succession pipeline
• Our team operates within a hybrid working model so you'll work from home some of the time, coming into the London office at least two days per week to collaborate closely with your colleagues

What you'll do

As an HR Business Partner, you’ll address complex business challenges using consulting methods, business knowledge, iterative prototyping, as well as current and predicative data. You’ll support the resolution of significant people-related issues that carry reputational, regulatory, or legal implications for the bank, ensuring these matters are handled with sound judgement.

You’ll also develop leaders within the business by using data insights to coach them on core aspects of people management, driving strong outcomes across reward, learning, talent, and employee relations. Additionally, you’ll contribute to business strategy by using deep knowledge of the bank and applying a talent and workforce effectiveness lens.

Furthermore, you’ll be:

• Identifying market disruptions and interpreting internal and external insight trends to understand how the bank, function, or franchise compares, while advising on strategic moves
• Proactively anticipating and mitigating the risk of future challenges and potential threats, strengthening the People Risk capability
• Building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders across the bank to support shared ownership of solutions
• Translating strategic solutions into clear, actionable plans with defined metrics for success
• Overseeing implementation, monitoring progress, and refining solutions based on real-world results

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with established HR business partnering experience across corporate functions including HR for HR, with a strong track record of operating as a credible, trusted partner to senior executive stakeholders. You’ll also have experience leading change and HR transformation programmes in a variety of complex environments with an in depth understanding of best practice.

You’ll have the ability to analyse and interpret data to identify trends, inform decisions, and demonstrate the impact of People initiatives and strategic outcomes. You’ll also need experience analysing complex People and business challenges, identifying root causes, and developing practical, effective solutions. Strong commercial acumen with a solid understanding of the business strategy and the wider industry is essential.

In addition, you’ll need:

• The capacity to build strong, trusting relationships across the bank, informing and influencing decision-making as a credible People partner
• A proven track record in organisational design and strategic workforce planning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels
• Strong knowledge of the use and application of AI tools to enable and drive insights, ensuring AI is used ethically and sustainably

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date:

02/04/2026

Ways of Working:Hybrid