Job Description
OVERALL SUMMARY
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join Close Brothers HR Team as an HR Business Partner where you will work closely with the senior leadership team for the Finance & Risk business areas, to develop pragmatic people solutions that will help drive business objectives, whilst enabling employees to flourish.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver an excellent HR service across the employee lifecycle, working closely with Reward, Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition.
Partner with the HR Programme Lead and senior stakeholders to design pragmatic and commercially focused people solutions that promote organisational change.
Drive people transformation activities, identify risks, ensure legal and regulatory compliance and promote improved ways of working.
Coach and advise managers on complex people matters, employee relations issues, diversity and inclusion and effective team development.
Use data and insights to inform decisions, shape priorities and boost talent, succession and engagement activity.
Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a consistent and all-encompassing HR service across the business.
Ensure all governance, compliance and regulatory tasks are met, including requirements under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
You have a strong knowledge of employment law and its commercial application.
Have proven experience managing transformation, transition and restructuring activity.
Are able to manage complex demands calmly, professionally and at pace.
Are comfortable working with ambiguity and can demonstrate personal resilience.
Have a good comprehension of Financial Services regulations and how they influence operating model design and outsourcing.
Are a credible partner to senior stakeholders with excellent communication skills.
Are skilled in using data and insight to promote decisions, identify themes and appreciate the wider context.
Have a strong interest in diversity and inclusion with experience delivering practical initiatives that promote an all-encompassing culture.
Have a MCIPD or FCIPD qualification or equivalent level of experience.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#3740XXXXXX95541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick every box. We celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job isn’t always available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider requests on an individual basis.
Join Close Brothers HR Team as an HR Business Partner where you will work closely with the senior leadership team for the Finance & Risk business areas, to develop pragmatic people solutions that will help drive business objectives, whilst enabling employees to flourish.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver an excellent HR service across the employee lifecycle, working closely with Reward, Learning and Development and Talent Acquisition.
Partner with the HR Programme Lead and senior stakeholders to design pragmatic and commercially focused people solutions that promote organisational change.
Drive people transformation activities, identify risks, ensure legal and regulatory compliance and promote improved ways of working.
Coach and advise managers on complex people matters, employee relations issues, diversity and inclusion and effective team development.
Use data and insights to inform decisions, shape priorities and boost talent, succession and engagement activity.
Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring a consistent and all-encompassing HR service across the business.
Ensure all governance, compliance and regulatory tasks are met, including requirements under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime.
Developing Our People: as a line manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and motivating your team, as well as developing performance through coaching. You will encourage your team to take responsibility for their own personal development and provide support through regular feedback.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:
You have a strong knowledge of employment law and its commercial application.
Have proven experience managing transformation, transition and restructuring activity.
Are able to manage complex demands calmly, professionally and at pace.
Are comfortable working with ambiguity and can demonstrate personal resilience.
Have a good comprehension of Financial Services regulations and how they influence operating model design and outsourcing.
Are a credible partner to senior stakeholders with excellent communication skills.
Are skilled in using data and insight to promote decisions, identify themes and appreciate the wider context.
Have a strong interest in diversity and inclusion with experience delivering practical initiatives that promote an all-encompassing culture.
Have a MCIPD or FCIPD qualification or equivalent level of experience.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs that require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at [email protected] or request a call back.
ABOUT US
For roles offering hybrid working: At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working.
Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250.
To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers
To find out more about life at Close Brothers:
https://www.closebrothers.com/life-close-brothers#3740XXXXXX95541
To find out more about our benefits:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits
To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group
At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients.
We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments.
We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients.
Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people.
Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down.
We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The HR Business Partner - 18 month FTC position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
