Position: Human Resources Business Partner (Full-Time, Permanent)
Department: People
Location: London
Reporting to: Chief People Officer
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Business Partner to join the Audit & TAS departments of a leading firm. In this role, you will collaborate with key stakeholders to provide commercial people-related advice and implement strategic HR solutions across the departments. Your focus will be on talent management, change management, and diversity & inclusion (D&I) to drive business performance.

The People function is a dynamic and collaborative team that supports Partners and staff throughout their careers. As a Human Resources Business Partner, you will play a critical role in supporting these teams and ensuring that HR processes are delivered effectively to enhance business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend leadership team meetings to gain a deep understanding of business strategies, specifically within the Audit Operations Team and Audit Committee.
• Develop and implement workforce plans and strategic talent plans to ensure the departments meet their talent needs.
• Create and manage succession plans, ensuring development plans are in place for key individuals.
• Lead the deployment of people strategies within the departments, with a focus on leadership development, performance management, and organisational design.
• Manage recruitment processes, including attending interviews, facilitating onboarding, and ensuring successful integration of new hires.
• Lead employee relations efforts and ensure performance management processes are handled professionally.
• Oversee cyclical HR processes such as remuneration reviews, promotions, and employee appraisals, working with the People team to ensure accurate documentation and implementation.
• Support organisational changes, including TUPE, acquisitions, and headcount management, collaborating with the People team to ensure smooth transitions.

Person Specification:

• Full CIPD qualification.
• Proven experience as a Human Resources Business Partner, ideally within professional services or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, with particular expertise in areas such as discrimination and immigration regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to drive HR strategies and solutions.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams.
• A proactive, adaptable approach, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and complex HR issues.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Confidence and credibility in working with senior leadership.
• Deep understanding of best practice HR processes within a corporate environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A creative and curious mindset, with a passion for developing innovative HR solutions.

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a skilled Human Resources Business Partner to join a growing firm during an exciting period of change and contribute to its continued success.

Lily Shippen – Leading Human Resources Business Partner Recruitment in London. At Lily Shippen, we specialise in recruiting top-tier Human Resources Business Partners, HR professionals, Executive Assistants, and Business Support roles across London and the UK. We provide expert recruitment services for temporary, permanent, and fixed-term contract positions, ensuring that businesses find the right talent to drive success. With offices in London and Manchester, we offer recruitment solutions across the UK and internationally.