Temporary HR Lead, Investment firm

We are partnering with a high-performing boutique investment firm to appoint a seasoned HR Lead / Senior HR Business Partner (maternity cover) to lead and evolve the people function during a period of growth and transformation. This is a pivotal role for an experienced HR leader who has operated within private equity and/or venture capital environments. You will be an individual who can operate independently and understands the pace, complexity, and commercial drivers of investment-led businesses.

As the Senior HRBP, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, taking full ownership of the HR function. You will play a critical role in shaping and executing the firm’s people strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and supports long-term growth.

Key responsibilities

• Leading HR through periods of organisational transition, including restructures, team changes, and scaling initiatives
• Designing and evolving the HR operating model to suit a dynamic, boutique investment environment
• Acting as a strategic partner to leadership on talent, culture, and organisational effectiveness
• Overseeing all core HR activities, including employee relations, performance management, and talent development
• Building and implementing frameworks that support a high-performance, accountable culture
• Driving initiatives across engagement, retention, and leadership development

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of HR experience, with a strong track record in senior HRBP or HR leadership roles
• Proven experience within private equity and/or venture capital environments
• Demonstrated success leading HR through transformation, change, and growth phases
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, fund cycles, and fundraising dynamics within investment firms
• The ability to build and lead the HR function independently, with minimal oversight
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility at senior and partner level
• A pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach with strong commercial awareness

This is an opportunity to take full ownership of the HR agenda within a respected, agile investment firm. You will play a central role in shaping the firm’s future, working closely with senior leadership in a highly collaborative environment.

This is an ASAP start 4 days in office, 1 WFH 6 months maternity cover.

If you are an experienced HR leader looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact and operate with autonomy, we would be keen to hear from you.

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