HR Business Partner, London

HR Business Partner, London Overview

SFORS is a proprietary trading company that has established itself as a significant player in the global financial markets, particularly in premarket trading. With over 20 years of consistent success, SFORS focuses on trader development, advanced trading technologies, and effective risk management strategies. As the company expands its operations in the UK, it is seeking an HR Business Partner to join its London office.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner will work closely with both local and global teams to oversee key HR operations and enhance the employee experience throughout their journey within the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Country Head to align UK People priorities with local business objectives and organizational strategies.
• Manage the entire employee lifecycle, which includes processes such as relocation, immigration, employment documentation, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Enhance employee engagement and promote company values through local People initiatives.
• Support the execution of both global and local HR policies and standards.
• Ensure compliance of HR processes and employment practices with UK employment, immigration, and data privacy laws.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with regulations.
• Oversee immigration and right-to-work processes, including visa applications and compliance management.
• Handle the organization’s obligations under the UK Home Office sponsorship system and collaborate with external immigration advisors as necessary.
• Work alongside Finance, Legal, Operations, and other departments on employment-related decisions.
• Manage relationships with government authorities, insurers, and other external entities.
• Lead local HR operations, set priorities, and manage employee performance.
• Oversee HR operational expenditures, headcount planning, and costs related to People functions, including employment, relocation, insurance, and benefits.
• Manage local benefits and relationships with external HR service providers.
• Coordinate with Office Management and Operations to ensure workplace infrastructure supports business growth and enhances employee experience.

Experience & Knowledge

• Prior experience in financial services, fintech, banking, asset management, or trading environments is preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of UK employment and immigration laws.
• Familiarity with international data privacy regulations, particularly UK GDPR, as they pertain to HR.
• Experience in dealing with government and immigration authorities, insurance providers, and other external organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full employee lifecycle and capability to manage HR processes from onboarding to offboarding.
• Experience in a matrix organization with both local and global HR teams.
• Ability to develop, adapt, and implement HR policies, procedures, and standards at both global and local levels.
• Experience in managing HR budgets, workforce planning, and relationships with external service providers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international, and evolving business environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate across various functions and levels of seniority.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; knowledge of Ukrainian is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

• 35 days of holiday, which includes 27 days of annual leave and 8 UK bank holidays.
• Comprehensive private health and dental insurance.
• Partial reimbursement for selected sports, wellness, rehabilitation activities, and therapy sessions.
• Financial support for external professional education and training.
• Access to internal learning programs, guest speaker events, cultural and social activities, and a corporate library.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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