HR Business Partner – Maternity Cover (12–14 Months)
Base Salary: £70,000 + Bonus
Location: Mayfair, London (Office-based, 5 days/week)
A mid-sized financial services organisation is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to join their London team on a 12–14 month maternity cover contract. This role reports to the Head of People and is part of a small, collaborative HR team.
You will support a client group of approximately 150 employees, many of whom operate in global roles. Stakeholders include both front-office professionals and senior leaders, as well as corporate functions.
The business has well-established HR systems and processes but values a hands-on approach to people support. You’ll be expected to provide practical guidance, coaching, and delivery across a range of HR needs.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generalist HR support across the employee lifecycle
* Recruitment coordination and support
* Benefits administration and renewals
* Occasional employee relations casework, as needed
* Identifying opportunities for process improvement and contributing to HR initiatives
About You:
* Previous experience in a financial services environment is essential
* Comfortable working in a regulated, professional setting
* Strong attention to detail and responsiveness to people matters
* Practical, delivery-focused approach with the ability to contribute ideas and improvements
Working Environment:
* Office-based role in central Mayfair (5 days per week – non-negotiable)
* Supportive and collaborative team culture
* Flexibility and fairness in working patterns, within the office-based structure