Manager - HR Business Partnering

1w1 week ago

Franklin Templeton

London, GB · Full-time · £80,000 – £110,000

About this role

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry by developing innovative ways to help clients achieve investment goals across asset management, wealth management, and fintech. Our global teams bring broad expertise in a welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture. Join us in delivering better outcomes for clients worldwide.

The Global Client Partnering (GCP) Team delivers HR generalist support to business lines, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. As HR Manager, you’ll lead the team to provide outstanding HR Business Partnering to the UK and Ireland business. We partner closely with business, HR COEs, and Senior HR Business Partners on employee relations and compliance.

Ongoing responsibilities include shaping HRD strategy, leading high-impact projects, and overseeing operational workflows. You’ll benchmark HR policies, ensure adherence to SLAs, and promote risk management. Provide technical expertise and build a culture of excellence through mentoring.

We’re focused on building a high-performing, people-first culture that drives real impact. The GCP team empowers business growth with strategic people management solutions. Gain opportunities to reach your potential while helping clients succeed in a dynamic global firm.

Requirements

Extensive HR partnering experience, ideally with exposure to a global HR Business Partner model
Proven ability to balance global priorities with local needs, identifying synergies and driving alignment
Strong business acumen and management expertise to design and implement processes, products, and services
Deep technical knowledge to solve complex challenges
In-depth knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law, with the ability to apply it effectively in a business context
Demonstrated success in building strong partnerships with HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs)
Ideally some management experience, either through direct people management or senior-level project leadership

Responsibilities

Shape HRD strategy by leveraging deep business expertise and aligning initiatives to organizational priorities
Lead and evaluate high-impact projects, serve as SME on cross-divisional initiatives, and drive change management efforts
Benchmark, audit, and refine HR policies and programs to align with industry best practices
Partner with senior HR leaders to deliver strategic insights and optimize business planning processes
Oversee workflows and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs and identifying improvement opportunities
Take ownership of services or solutions, promoting a strong risk management and compliance culture
Offer technical expertise and industry insight to inform decision-making and enhance organizational awareness
Build a culture of excellence by mentoring teams and supporting business needs with specialist knowledge