VP, HR Transformation in City of London

Job description

Be the engine behind HR strategy, transformation, and operational excellence!

We’re hiring a Vice President, HR & Transformation to lead strategic planning, transformation delivery, and business operations across a global HR function. This is a high-impact role within a leading financial services organisation, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-enabled environment and is passionate about driving meaningful change.

Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Management

• Partner with senior HR leadership to shape and track the HR strategy, KPIs, and annual priorities.
• Lead cross-functional HR initiatives, including performance cycles, pay reviews, and business reviews.
• Manage HR budget planning and ongoing financial oversight in collaboration with Finance.
• Oversee governance, risk, and control processes, ensuring compliance and transparency.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and insights to monitor HR performance and capacity.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, team engagement sessions, and internal communications.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for HR platforms and services.

HR Transformation & Change Delivery

• Support the design and execution of a multi-year HR transformation programme.
• Drive digitalisation, automation, and process optimisation across the HR function.
• Collaborate with HR Technology, COEs, and external vendors to deliver transformation outcomes.
• Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training.
• Ensure governance and timely delivery of transformation milestones and reporting.

Experience & Expertise

• 10+ years of experience in HR strategy, business management, or transformation ideally within financial services or a similarly complex, regulated environment.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale HR or business transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of HR operating models, service delivery, and governance frameworks.
• Experience working with HR technology platforms.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of HR in a global, tech-forward organisation. You’ll work alongside senior leaders, influence strategic decisions, and lead initiatives that directly impact employee experience, operational efficiency, and business success.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English