Senior Manager - Human Resources

Macrobond Financial AB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial data and technology provider in London is looking for a Senior Human Resources Manager. This role combines HR expertise and project management to drive initiatives aimed at enhancing company culture and leadership effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of HR experience, deep knowledge of UK employment laws, and proven ability to influence leaders. This position offers benefits such as private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and gym discounts in a committed diverse environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Gym discounts

25 days holiday per annum

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with confidence.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and compliance obligations.
• Global HR experience in diverse settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders advising on workforce planning.
• Develop people strategies aligning with business goals across regions.
• Lead HR projects supporting total rewards and performance models.

Skills

HR Generalist Experience

Project Management

UK Employment Law

Exceptional Communication

Influencing Leaders

Education

8+ years of HR experience

HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CIPD)

Job description

About Us

Macrobond is a leading provider of global economic and financial data and technology for investment professionals. Our customers include over 900 firms spanning the buyside, sell side, corporate and academic sectors.

Our platform, rich in intellectual property and supported by a rapidly expanding global team, ensures we remain at the forefront of our industry. With the backing of Francisco Partners, a prominent global tech investment firm, we operate as a truly international company. Our headquarters are in Malmö, Sweden, and we have key offices in Gothenburg, London, Poland, Lisbon, Hong Kong, and New York.

Job Overview

The Senior Human Resources Manager / Project Management role is both a strategic partner and an operational leader, responsible for driving key people initiatives across the organization. This position blends deep HR generalist expertise with strong project management capability to deliver programs that elevate culture, strengthen leadership effectiveness, and enhance the overall employee experience.

With a solid understanding of UK employment law and experience supporting global teams, you will help shape an inclusive and scalable people strategy. This role requires sound judgment, a people‑first mindset, and the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple regions.

Job Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, advising on workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and change management.
• Develop people strategies that align with business goals across UK, U.S., and global teams.
• Coach managers on performance, team dynamics, communication, and HR‑related decision‑making with an inclusive, culturally aware approach.

HR Generalist Expertise

• Provide comprehensive support across performance‑management, talent calibration, compensation cycles, and off‑boarding.
• Manage employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and policy guidance while ensuring compliance with UK employment laws.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of employment legislation and proactively adjust policies and practices.

Project Management & Program Delivery

• Lead cross‑functional HR and organizational projects (e.g., total rewards, career ladders, performance model redesign, HRIS optimization, policy harmonization, global culture initiatives).
• Create and drive project plans, timelines, communications, and success metrics.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure programs are culturally sensitive and scalable.

Culture, Engagement & Change Management

• Partner with leaders to strengthen team culture, ways of working, and cross‑geography collaboration.
• Drive change initiatives through clear communication, stakeholder alignment, and high visibility.

Data, Analytics & Reporting

• Use people analytics to identify trends, opportunities, and risks across regions.
• Prepare monthly dashboards and executive‑level insights to support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Streamline HR processes across the global footprint to improve consistency, compliance, and the overall employee experience.

Required Qualifications and experience

• 8+ years of progressive HR generalist experience; prior experience supporting UK and/or global teams required or strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated project‑management experience leading multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at all levels.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and relationship‑building skills, including executive‑level communication and storytelling.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound decision‑making.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity with confidence.
• Inclusive, collaborative, and people‑centered leadership style.
• Global HR experience beyond the UK (e.g., U.S., EMEA, APAC) is a plus.
• Experience in Fintech, Private Equity, or fast‑paced mid‑market environments is beneficial.
• HR certifications (SPHR, SHRM‑SCP, CIPD) preferred but not required.

What do we offer

• Private medical insurance, inclusive of dental, vision, and hearing
• Life insurance
• Company pension scheme, with a strong employer contribution
• Gym discounts
• 25 days holiday per annum
• 2 Macrobond days to use per annum for volunteering

Our commitment to Diversity

At Macrobond, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and success. We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Apply today and become part of our exciting journey!