Senior HRBP Maternity Cover
Posted 1 day ago by Macmillan Davies
£120,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
City Of London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior HR Business Partner role is a 12-13 month fixed-term contract focused on providing strategic HR leadership and hands-on delivery within a leading international insurance organization. The position involves managing a team and partnering closely with senior leadership, particularly during the performance review and compensation planning cycle. The successful candidate will be instrumental in ensuring continuity and stability across the business during this period. Strong experience in the insurance sector and proven leadership capabilities are essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership as a trusted advisor across all areas of HR.
- Lead annual compensation, performance management, and talent processes.
- Present HR updates and recommendations at Board level.
- Oversee employee engagement, succession planning, and culture initiatives.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, policies, and best practice.
- Manage and develop a team of three HR professionals.
Key Skills:
- Strong HR leadership experience at senior level, with exposure to change management.
- Experience within the insurance sector (essential).
- Resilient, collaborative, and approachable - a strong team player.
- Comfortable working strategically while also able to roll up sleeves and get into the detail.
- Proven experience managing staff.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with credibility at Board level.
Salary (Rate): £120,000 yearly
City: City Of London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: HR
Senior HR Business Partner - 12-13 Month FTC (Maternity Cover) London | £110,000 - £120,000 + 20% Completion Bonus + Benefits , Hybrid Working Available
I am working on behalf of a leading international insurance organisation to recruit a Senior HR Business Partner for a 12-13 month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave on a retained basis. This is a senior-level role with responsibility for both strategic HR leadership and hands-on delivery, managing a team of three direct reports and partnering closely with senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role during the busy performance review and compensation planning cycle in early 2026, ensuring continuity and stability across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership as a trusted advisor across all areas of HR.
- Lead annual compensation, performance management, and talent processes.
- Present HR updates and recommendations at Board level .
- Oversee employee engagement, succession planning, and culture initiatives.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, policies, and best practice.
- Manage and develop a team of three HR professionals.
What We're Looking For:
- Strong HR leadership experience at senior level, with exposure to change management .
- Experience within the insurance sector (essential).
- Resilient, collaborative, and approachable - a strong team player.
- Comfortable working strategically while also able to roll up sleeves and get into the detail.
- Proven experience managing staff .
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with credibility at Board level .
Compensation & Benefits:
- £110,000 - £120,000 base salary (flexible for the right candidate)
- 20% completion bonus
- Excellent benefits
Start Date: December 2025 (to allow for handover and transition).
If you are a seasoned HR Business Partner with strong insurance sector experience and proven leadership capability, I'd love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Insurance
- HR Business Partner
- strategy
- hands on
- line management