Senior People Business Partner

The Senior People Business Partner will play a key role in supporting the People function within the Financial Services industry. This role requires expertise in aligning HR strategies with business objectives and delivering effective people solutions.

Client Details

We are partnering with an established, international FinTech organisation experiencing continued global expansion. With teams across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and beyond, the business is scaling rapidly and undergoing ongoing organisational transformation, including consistent global M&A activity.

The company operates with a strong values-led culture built around Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence, and Customer-centricity. These values underpin everything they do - from developing market-leading technology to creating an inclusive, empowering workplace where people thrive.

Description

As Senior People Partner, you will play a pivotal role in delivering both strategic people initiatives and hands-on operational support across a global population of c.200 colleagues. This is a high-impact position suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with regular organisational change.

You will report to the Head of People Partnering and work closely with the Head of People Services, forming strong cross-functional relationships across the People function and wider business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing expert guidance across the full HR lifecycle
• Lead and support people elements of global M&A activity, including due diligence, onboarding, integration planning, and culture alignment
• Drive harmonisation of terms & conditions across multiple countries, ensuring fairness, legal compliance, and alignment with business strategy
• Shape and deliver change management initiatives, building leader capability and ensuring colleagues feel informed, supported, and engaged
• Partner on organisational design activity to create scalable, future-fit structures
• Manage complex and sensitive employee relations matters, balancing risk and commerciality while maintaining a people-first approach
• Champion a consistent, inclusive colleague experience across all markets
• Use people insights and data to inform decision-making and influence at senior level
• Work closely with the Head of People Services to ensure seamless collaboration between partnering, operations, and People Services
• Travel internationally (Ireland and Germany) every couple of weeks to build strong relationships and embed effective ways of working

Profile

You will excel in this role if you:

• Have experience partnering with senior leaders in a complex, multi-country, fast-paced environment
• Bring strong generalist expertise across ER, change, OD, and talent development
• Have operated in environments with M&A, integrations, or significant organisational transformation
• Demonstrate sound judgement, commercial acumen, and a calm, solutions-focused approach
• Are comfortable balancing strategic advisory work with hands-on delivery
• Advocate for inclusive practices and foster positive working relationships globally
• Are adaptable, confident working independently, and bring an innovative mindset aligned to a growing FinTech business

Job Offer

This role offers a salary of 60,000 to 75,000 per annum (DOE), plus a performance related bonus and benefits