Deputy Manager - Human Resources 📍 Harrow, London (Office-based) 🕘 Monday to Friday 🏦 International Bank The Role A well-established international bank is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager - Human Resources to join its UK HR team. Acting as a key HR Business Partner, you will take ownership of end-to-end HR activities and provide expert people and compliance support within a regulated banking environment. This is a fully office-based role in Harrow, working closely with senior stakeholders and line managers. Key Responsibilities Act as first point of contact for all employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinaries, capability, PIPs, redundancy, flexible working, and ACAS/tribunal cases. Provide advice to managers on performance management, absence management, succession planning, and employee development. Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and terminations. Ensure compliance with UK employment law, internal policies, and banking regulatory requirements. Lead annual SMCR/FNP processes for SMF, Certified Persons, and eligible employees. Prepare payroll inputs, reconcile payroll, review HMRC demands, and liaise with payroll providers. Act as HRIS Super Admin and oversee employee benefits (PMI, Life Assurance, EAP, R&R). Develop the annual Training & Learning Plan and manage the performance management cycle. Support wo...