Head of HR

Fidarsi are partnering with a dynamic and fast growing brokerage firm. With offices in the UK and the US, they operate in a highly regulated environment and pride themselves on compliance, performance, and people-centric culture. They are now seeking a Head of HR to join their leadership team in a standalone capacity, covering our UK and US operations.

As Head of HR, you will be the driving force behind our people strategy across both jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity to shape HR policy and practice in a global setting. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to support business growth while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR functions across the UK and US.
• Serve as the primary HR advisor to senior leadership and management.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and US labour laws.
• Manage the employee lifecycle – from recruitment and onboarding to performance management and offboarding.
• Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters.
• Develop and execute initiatives on talent management, DEI, and employee engagement.
• Own HR policies, contracts, and systems ensuring they are up-to-date and fit for purpose.
• Partner with legal and compliance teams to meet regulatory obligations.
• Support global expansion and integration of HR practices.

Must have:

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within financial services or a brokerage environment.
• Deep understanding of FCA regulatory requirements and compliance in a regulated environment.
• Experience covering both UK and US jurisdictions.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability – this is a standalone role.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage across time zones.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to build and shape a global HR function.
• Collaborative, high-performing leadership team.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Private healthcare, pension, and other benefits.