Deputy Head of HR

Bruin Financial

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We're Hiring: Deputy Head of Human Resources - Financial Services | London (On-Site, 5 Days a Week)Are you an experienced HR leader with a background in financial services and a preference for structured, working environments? A prestigious and well-established international bank is seeking a Deputy Head of Human Resources for its UK branch, based in central London.
This is a senior-level role, working closely with the Co-Head of HR to develop and strengthen a high-integrity, regulation-aligned HR function. The organisation prides itself on its traditional, professional, and formal business culture, where high standards, discretion, and diligence are core values.Please note: This is a full-time, on-site position (Monday to Friday), in a fully office-based environment.Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR & Compliance
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of HR strategies and policies aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
  • Remain up to date with employment law and regulatory changes affecting HR in the financial sector.
  • Provide independent, high-level HR advice to senior management on complex and sensitive matters.
Resourcing & Talent Management
  • Support recruitment initiatives, advising hiring managers and contributing to selection decisions.
Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Provide guidance on disciplinary actions, performance issues, dispute resolution, and terminations.
  • Support strategies to enhance employee engagement, morale, and organisational culture.
HR Planning & Budgeting
  • Assist with the preparation and management of the annual HR budget in line with business planning.
Risk, Governance & Controls
  • Ensure HR policies and practices meet GDPR, SMCR, and internal governance requirements.
  • Monitor HR key risk indicators and participate in risk assessments and control attestations.
Candidate Profile
  • Educated to degree level; CIPD qualification desirable.
  • Significant HR leadership experience within UK banking or financial services.
  • Strong understanding of UK employment law and regulatory frameworks relevant to the sector.
  • Proven ability to operate effectively in a formal, traditional, and high-integrity business environment.
  • Demonstrated success in managing change, delivering strategic HR initiatives, and influencing senior stakeholders.
This opportunity is ideal for a discreet, experienced, and polished HR professional who thrives in a structured, formal, and compliance-led environment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
Apply NowBruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
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