Senior HR Business Partner
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Location: Sheffield Hybrid Working (Expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week) Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary: £77,500 - £95,000 Depending on Experience
Key Benefits Click here for a complete list of benefits 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
15% employer pension contribution
Flexible working
Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
British Business Bank
At the British Business Bank, our mission is to make finance markets work better for smaller businesses across the UK. As part of this commitment, were building an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can thrive and bring their best selves to work.
Were now looking for a Senior HR Business Partner to join our team to cover a 12 month Fixed Term Contract someone who combines strong HR expertise with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory frameworks and SMCR. A passion for shaping a high-performance culture and a people-centred approach is required.
The Role
A s a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP), youll play a key role in delivering proactive, generalist HR support across the organisation, helping to ensure that our people strategy aligns with business priorities. Working in a FCA-regulated environment, you'll advise and guide on HR practices that meet the requirements of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), FCA Conduct Rules, and wider compliance standards.
Acting as a trusted strategic partner to business leaders, youll provide insight, coaching, and challenge where needed. Youll support organisational change initiatives, lead on complex employee relations matters, and contribute to a workplace culture that values fairness, accountability, and wellbeing.
What Youll Be Doing
Providing expert HR guidance aligned with business plans and the Banks people strategy
Supporting regulated processes including SMCR responsibilities, fitness and propriety assessments, and regulatory training expectations
Leading or advising on consultations, engagement processes and organisational change programmes
Building strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the Bank, coaching and influencing to drive effective people outcomes
Managing complex employee relations issues, ensuring compliance and compassionate resolution
Supporting the implementation of people policies, new processes and HR initiatives to meet evolving regulatory and organisational needs
Championing inclusive practices and contributing to a culture where all colleagues feel valued, respected and supported
What Were Looking For
Were keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate: Significant HR generalist experience at a senior level, ideally within financial services or another FCA-regulated environment
A solid understanding of SMCR, FCA Conduct Rules, and HR compliance requirements in a regulated context
Experience managing complex and sensitive ER cases, with a strong working knowledge of UK employment law
The ability to coach, challenge and influence senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility
A strategic mindset with the ability to align people plans with business goals
Experience delivering HR solutions during periods of organisational change
A practical understanding of project management and policy implementation
Experience of developing and leading Workforce Planning initiatives
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