About Company
Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK financial services group, with a heritage stretching back over 320 years. We are the UK’s largest retail and commercial bank, with millions of customers and a presence in nearly every community. Our purpose is to Help Britain Prosper by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses. We achieve this by supporting our customers, communities, and colleagues through a range of products and services, innovative digital solutions, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Joining Lloyds Banking Group means becoming part of a team dedicated to making a real difference, offering unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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Job Description
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for driving business success through people strategies? Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Human Resource Business Partner to join our dynamic team in London. In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, embedding HR best practices and delivering innovative people solutions that support our strategic objectives and foster a high-performance culture. You will be instrumental in translating business needs into HR initiatives, influencing decision-making, and championing change across your assigned business unit.
This is more than just an HR role; it’s an opportunity to shape the future of a leading financial institution. You will leverage your expertise in talent management, organisational design, employee relations, and change leadership to empower our colleagues and enhance their experience. Working in a complex and fast-paced environment, you will collaborate closely with specialist HR functions (e.g., Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development) to deliver integrated HR services. We are looking for someone who thrives on building strong relationships, challenging the status quo, and driving measurable impact. If you are a proactive problem-solver with exceptional communication skills and a strategic mindset, who is eager to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of working from home some days, balanced with critical in-office collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior business leaders to understand strategic objectives and develop aligned HR strategies and solutions.
- Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders on a broad range of HR matters, including organisational design, talent management, performance management, and employee relations.
- Lead and support the implementation of key HR initiatives and change programmes within the business unit, ensuring effective adoption and impact.
- Drive a strong culture of performance, engagement, and development through proactive interventions and strategic HR planning.
- Analyse HR metrics and trends to identify insights, inform decision-making, and recommend data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence (e.g., Reward, Talent, L&D) to ensure the delivery of integrated and effective HR services.
- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and employment law.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, ensuring fair and consistent practices across the organisation.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of HR policies, processes, and systems.
Required Skills
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner or similar strategic HR role within a large, complex organisation.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Expertise in talent management, performance management, organisational design, and change management.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- CIPD Level 5 (Associate Diploma in People Management) or equivalent professional qualification.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- CIPD Level 7 (Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management) or a Master's degree in HR or a related field.
- Experience within the financial services industry.
- Proven track record of driving significant organisational change or transformation projects.
- Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors).
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
- Generous pension scheme contributions.
- Private medical insurance.
- Flexible working arrangements and a hybrid work model.
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
- A wide range of exclusive colleague discounts on banking products, high street retailers, and more.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with colleague networks and initiatives.
- Access to well-being programmes and support resources.
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click on the application link below. You will be redirected to the Lloyds Banking Group careers page where you can search for this role and submit your CV and cover letter. We look forward to receiving your application!
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