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Overview

This is a fixed-term contract opportunity, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position within 6–12 months, depending on business needs and performance. The role is based in London’s West End, in-office five days a week, and supports middle and back-office functions for a boutique financial services organisation with a global footprint.

You’ll be working alongside a peer group of high-performing professionals who deliver a best-in-class HR service. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, you’ll be involved in the full employee lifecycle, including critical year-end processes, and will take ownership of additional strategic projects as they arise.

The culture is high-achieving, delivery-focused, and driven by continuous improvement. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong track record in financial services, ideally within progressive, people-first HR teams. This is a director-level, individual contributor role, offering significant scope to influence and lead within your domain.

Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle for middle and back-office functions
• Manage critical year-end processes
• Take ownership of additional strategic HR projects as they arise
• Collaborate with a peer group to deliver a best-in-class HR service in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Direct, senior HR generalist experience in financial services
• Proven track record in progressive, people-first HR teams
• Director-level individual contributor capabilities with the ability to influence and lead

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Contract (fixed-term, with potential to convert)
• Location: West End, London (in-office five days a week)