HR Business Partner

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries.  We are 5,200 people strong.  We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Role Overview:

The HR Business Partner works at both a strategic and operational level within the Advisory function, partnering with multiple client groups in the capacity of trusted advisor. The role will support and advise commercial management on aligning the people strategy with business goals/objectives. Provides advice on all HR related queries in the employment relationship and partners with HR Centres of Excellence (COEs) to help drive the delivery of the people strategy, implement change and transformation of the business through people focused initiatives. The role includes the following:

Role Responsibilities

Business Partnering

• Work proactively with assigned client groups in the implementation of the strategic HR objectives

• Collaborate and partner with HR COEs to aid implementation and delivery of HR initiatives being the key interface between client groups and HR

• Ensure client groups understand their people challenges and coach on appropriate  interventions

• Translate business requirements into effective HR practices, delivering people solutions aligned to business objectives

• Advise and support client groups on organisational design, departmental restructures and change management activities

• Participate in the roll out of culture and conduct for client groups and ongoing reinforcement of initiative

• Where performing a global lead HRBP role, ensure communication with regional and divisional HRBP colleagues is regular and productive to ensure all colleagues have a voice

• Act as a role model by consistently displaying the company values in daily interactions

Talent

• Identify and manage the talent profile within client groups including, individual and departmental training needs

• Ensure all training initiatives are appropriately communicated to client group with their active participation

• Plan for succession and identify values, behaviours and skills for future leaders

Employee Relations

• In partnership with the ER team, provide clear advice on all aspects of employee related matters

• Manage processes related to performance, involuntary terminations, redundancy processes and settlement agreements

• The active delivery of job descriptions, objectives and semi-annual performance reviews in line with regulatory requirements

• Advise on occupational health issues, seeking specialist support and initiate Permanent Health Insurance process in accordance with policy

HR Analytics

• Work with HRIS on data quality and data use across client groups, with the goal of using data to support key HR initiatives

• Ensure regular MI and analytics for relevant committees is completed in a timely manner

Reward

• Work in partnership with Reward and the business to complete due diligence on contractual terms and challenging commercial decisions

• Work with specialist functions on compensation and with Legal on requirements for new employees and produce approvals paperwork for onward submission

Resourcing

• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to identify potential resourcing solutions and the promotion of Early Careers Programme and the Apprenticeship Levy

• Discuss, challenge and agree resource requirements with Senior leadership to ensure alignment with strategic objectives

• Interview candidates providing structured feedback to client groups on suitability

General

• Play an active role within the team environment, share knowledge and support to HR colleagues

• Proactively and collaboratively partner with HR Operations to ensure first class business delivery

• May represent HR function at business Committees, as required

• Maintain knowledge of legislative changes impacting employees in regional jurisdiction

• Perform other duties as assigned by HR senior management

• May include management duties for HR Advisor role

Statutory/Regulatory

• Has a good understanding of the regulatory framework in the key locations in which the firm operates.

• Is familiar with the regions regulatory environment and requirements under the remuneration code.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Experience of performing a business partnering / advisory capacity role, working with senior stakeholders

• Exceptionally strong communicator, able to adapt style to suit audience and extract key messages to deliver high-impact communications both verbally and in writing

• Strong critical thinking skills to resolve and address business issues, HR needs, employee engagement and processes

• Previous experience leading HR activities on large-scale organisational change and/or mergers/acquisitions preferred

• Previous experience managing end to end employee related cases and up to date knowledge of UK employment law is preferable

• Level 7 CIPD qualified or equivalent experience

• Experience working in a high pressure, busy and fast-changing environment

• Comfortable executing within tight deadlines

• Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills

• Comfortable influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders – comfortable to challenge decisions and thoughts of senior stakeholders whilst maintaining positive working relationships

• Able to quickly establish rapport, credibility, trust and respect

• Enjoys collaboration and operating as a team player and works well with HR COEs to successfully deliver on HR initiatives

Job Band & Level

• Manager, 6

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Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement. 

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