Strategic HR Business Partner

15h15 hours ago

Rabobank

London, GB · Full-time · £90,000 – £110,000

About this role

Rabobank is seeking a highly experienced and accomplished Strategic HR Business Partner (SHRBP) for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract role. Based in the heart of the City of London and reporting to the Head of People UK, this position plays a critical role in shaping strategic people outcomes across the business.

As a Director level SHRBP, you will act as an independent facilitator providing specialist advice in all areas of people management, highly skilled in managing stakeholder relationships. You will work closely with senior stakeholders to provide expert guidance and drive impactful people initiatives that support the Bank's mission of Growing a Better World Together.

You will be part of a collaborative HR team where knowledge sharing, innovation, and partnership are at the core of everything we do. The People@Work Strategy enables our people to have a meaningful impact on clients, the Bank, and society, focusing on creating a Great Place to Be and a Future Ready Organisation.

This is a dynamic and influential position for a commercially astute HR professional who brings expertise, strong business partnering capability, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. You will have professional autonomy to help shape strategy and deliver transformative outcomes.

Requirements

Demonstrable experience in HR Business Partnering within Banking and Finance.
Strong employment law and regulatory knowledge with the ability to interpret and provide pragmatic and commercial advice.
Experience in proactive management of people issues to produce the best outcomes for the employee and the Bank, whilst mitigating risks.
Strong change management skills and previous experience of managing the people implications of business restructuring exercises and organisational development.
Strong communication, collaboration, influencing and project management skills.
Experience of coaching senior leaders and managers.

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders, shaping and delivering business-aligned people strategies while championing the people agenda at management level.
Lead complex change initiatives, ensuring seamless delivery, robust risk mitigation, and compliance with UK legal and regulatory frameworks.
Partner with the Head of Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment, shape succession planning, and build leadership capability.
Build strong talent pipelines and coach senior stakeholders to elevate performance.
Provide data-driven insights, lead key HR initiatives, and offer expert guidance on employee relations, employment law, and DE&I to enhance business outcomes.

Benefits

Collaborative and supportive environment where professionals can thrive.
Professional autonomy to help shape strategy and deliver transformative outcomes.
Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and partnership.