Manager - HR Business Partnering

2w2 weeks ago

Franklin Templeton

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £90,000

About this role

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward-thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients and navigate complex markets together using cutting-edge strategies and deep insights.

The Global Client Partnering (GCP) Team delivers HR generalist support to designated business lines, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. As HR Manager, you will lead the team to deliver outstanding HR Business Partnering to the UK and Ireland business, managing employee relations and ensuring compliance with local laws.

You will partner closely with the business, HR Centers of Excellence, and Global Senior HR Business Partners to drive strategic people management solutions. Our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture empowers a globally diverse team to thrive and succeed.

This role offers opportunities to shape HR strategy, lead high-impact projects, and drive change management. You will contribute to building a high-performing, people-first culture that drives real impact for our clients and your career.

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 HR.
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.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; CIPD qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

Shape HRD strategy by leveraging deep business expertise and aligning initiatives to organizational priorities.
Lead and evaluate high-impact projects, serving as SME on cross-divisional initiatives and driving 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.
Provide guidance on daily operational processes to drive efficiency and consistency.
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.