At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

What is the Global Client Partnering (GCP) Team responsible for?

The GCP Team is responsible for delivering HR generalist support to designated business lines and locations, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. The team partners closely with the business, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs e.g. Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Org Development, Policy and Risk) and Global Senior HR Business Partners to manage employee relations matters, ensuring adherence to Franklin Templeton’s policies and compliance with local laws and market practices. The GCP team delivers strategic people management solutions that empower our business to grow, thrive, and succeed. We’re focused on building a high-performing, people-first culture that drives real impact.  As HR Manager you’ll lead the team to deliver outstanding HR Business Partnering to the UK and Ireland business.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Manager - HR Business Partnering?

Strategy & Business Planning

• Shape HRD strategy by leveraging deep business expertise and aligning initiatives to organizational priorities.

• Lead and evaluate high-impact projects, serve as SME on cross-divisional initiatives, and drive change management efforts.

• Benchmark, audit, and refine HR policies and programs to align with industry best practices.

• Partner with senior HR leaders to deliver strategic insights and optimize business planning processes.

Operational Management

• Oversee workflows and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs and identifying improvement opportunities.

• Take ownership of services or solutions, promoting a strong risk management and compliance culture.

• Provide guidance on daily operational processes to drive efficiency and consistency.

Leadership & Expertise

• Offer technical expertise and industry insight to inform decision-making and enhance organizational awareness.

• Build a culture of excellence by mentoring teams and supporting business needs with specialist knowledge.

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

• Extensive HR partnering experience, ideally with exposure to a global HR Business Partner model.

• Proven ability to balance global priorities with local needs, identifying synergies and driving alignment.

• Strong business acumen and management expertise to design and implement processes, products, and services, combined with deep technical knowledge to solve complex challenges.

• In-depth knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law, with the ability to apply it effectively in a business context.

• Demonstrated success in building strong partnerships with HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs).

• Ideally some management experience, either through direct people management or senior-level project leaderships

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, CIPD qualification preferred.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.