About the Role
We are partnering with a high-performing boutique investment firm to appoint a seasoned HR Lead / Senior HR Business Partner (maternity cover) to lead and evolve the people function during a period of growth and transformation.<br><br>This is a pivotal role for an experienced HR leader who has operated within private equity and/or venture capital environments. You will be an individual who can operate independently and understands the pace, complexity, and commercial drivers of investment-led businesses.<br><br>As the Senior HRBP, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, taking full ownership of the HR function. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s people strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and supports long-term growth.<br><br><em>Key responsibilities include:</em><br><ul><li>Leading HR through periods of organisational transition, including restructures, team changes, and scaling initiatives</li><li>Designing and evolving the HR operating model to suit a dynamic, boutique investment environment</li><li>Acting as a strategic partner to leadership on talent, culture, and organisational effectiveness</li><li>Overseeing all core HR activities, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development</li><li>Building and implementing frameworks that support a high-performance, accountable culture</li><li>Driving initiatives across engagement, retention, and leadership development</li></ul><br>We are seeking a confident, commercially astute HR professional who thrives in an autonomous environment and brings a deep understanding of investment firms.<br><br><em>You will have:</em><br><ul><li>A minimum of 10+ years of HR experience, with a strong track record in senior HRBP or HR leadership roles</li><li>Proven experience within private equity and/or venture capital environments</li><li>Demonstrated success leading HR through transformation, change, and growth phases</li><li>Strong knowledge of compensation structures, fund cycles, and fundraising dynamics within investment firms</li><li>The ability to build and lead the HR function independently, with minimal oversight</li><li>Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior and partner level</li><li>A pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach with strong commercial awareness</li></ul>This is an opportunity to take full ownership of the HR agenda within a respected, agile investment firm. You will play a central role in shaping the firm’s future, working closely with senior leadership in a highly collaborative environment.<br><br>This is an ASAP start | 4 days in office, 1 WFH | 6 months maternity cover <br><br><em><strong>If you are an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and operate with autonomy, we would be keen to hear from you.</strong></em>