Location – London

Full-time

The Opportunity

We are exclusively mandated with a London based Bank that is well established in the UK.  They offer private banking, trade finance, treasury, and structured property finance services to corporate and individual clients.

The Role

The Interim Head of Human Resources will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Deputy CEO. The role will further shape the people strategy, overseeing all aspects of HR, talent, culture, and organisational development. The role has 2 direct reports and will impact on strategic decision making but also have a breadth of remit and suit a hands-on approach.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the various departments, to develop and implement the HR Strategy which supports the business objectives and meets the requirements of the SMR and Certified Professional Regime.
• Advise the CFO and Executive Committee on leadership, culture, brand, people engagement and development.
• To research external sources which benchmark People Management practices and HR.
• To provide an operational HR service working closely with the CFO and Senior Management to support the Bank in all aspect of Human Resources Management and engagement.
• To oversee the HR employee lifecycle including job profiling, recruitment, employment, performance, development, compensation, benefits.

Candidate Profile

• Able to demonstrate the skills and experience of a HR generalist and a broad knowledge on all HR matters with HR experience in the banking sector.
• Qualified to at least MCIPD or an equivalent law degree, minimum of 7 years previous HR experience, with a minimum of 2 years at senior level e.g. minimum HR Business Partner standard.
• To be able to demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation.
• Have excellent organisational understanding, relationship and management skills
• To be able to think strategically, provide thought leadership on HR, organisation and people development.
• Have the ability to influence, and understand that delivery is key.

Note: The bank has a policy of 5 days a week in the London Head Office.