Head of HR

Head of HR- Brokerage firm

Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home. 

London

I'm delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established, high-performing brokerage firm to support their search for a Head of Human Resources — a critical leadership hire as the business continues its impressive growth trajectory.

The Role

As Head of HR, you’ll work closely with the executive team and have end-to-end ownership of the HR function. You’ll lead on everything from talent acquisition and development to performance management, culture, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver a forward-thinking HR strategy aligned with business objectives
• Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team on all people matters
• Enhance and embed the company’s high-performance culture
• Oversee recruitment, succession planning, and workforce development
• Lead performance, reward, and employee engagement programmes
• Ensure HR policies and processes are compliant, consistent, and scalable
• Drive DE&I, wellbeing, and leadership development initiatives

Candidate Profile

• Proven HR leadership experience, ideally within financial or professional services
• Strong commercial acumen and confidence operating at executive level
• Hands-on and pragmatic, with the ability to switch between strategy and detail
• Excellent knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• A proactive, relationship-driven approach and strong communication skills
• CIPD qualified or equivalent preferred

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