HR Director – Global Hedge Fund – Large £ comp package

Full Job Description

A multi-billion dollar AUM hedge fund are looking to make a newly created ‘HR Director’ hire for its rapidly expanding London office.

The Director level hire will work in a small HR team, with a remit split between HR generalist & HR strategy responsibilities. The hire will take global ownership for a specific part of the business (for example Front Office, Non-investment, technology etc.), running all HR responsibilities front-to-back + broader business HR strategy. BAU responsibilities include managing recruitment, HR reporting, managing HR processes specific to your business unit (e.g. Performance Management, Staff handbook attestations, SMCR Staff certification process) & compensation and benefits (the hire will take full lead / ownership on this for their respective business function).

The hire will regularly work on major projects - current examples are related to the expansion of overseas offices / the opening of new offices, rebranding, developing a stronger diversity policy/programme, newly developed intern & graduate programmes etc.

This is a high-profile role, with close working relationships with the senior management / managing partners from day one. The hire will have the opportunity to sit in on the monthly executive committee meeting, having a genuine input on business decisions.

The ideal candidate will ideally have circa 10yrs+ HR experience (albeit an outstanding individual with less experience looking for a step up could also be suitable), preferably within a financial services firm. A CIPD qualification is preferred, but not a necessity (the firm are happy to fund a CIPD/IMC/CFA qualification). Candidates should ideally have a strong academic profile.

There is no set salary band for the role – my client will instead focus on providing the successful candidates with a strong increase on his/her current base. A top performer will receive a large % of their base as an annual bonus. It is worth noting that the firm offer one of the best benefits packages in the London Hedge Fund space.