Frazer Jones are delighted to be partnered with a leading Financial Advisory on the appointment of their first Head of HR role on the ground in London. The role is perfect for someone looking to work 3 days per week in London, with proven expertise working in a small stand-alone Financial Services environment, building People propositions from scratch.

You must have proven tenure throughout your career and expertise in Financial Services.

Paying £100,000 - £110,000 FTE.

The Role

• Build and lead the HR function from scratch in a stand-alone capacity.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while shaping culture and driving performance.
• Embed best-in-class HR practices to create a people-led business.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a people strategy aligned with business goals.
• Define and embed company values, culture, and team structure.
• Act as a trusted advisor to founders and senior leadership on all people-related matters.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment across all levels.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Implement performance management processes (annual and mid-year reviews).
• Introduce and manage 360-degree feedback mechanisms.
• Build and deliver learning & development programmes tailored to team and individual needs.
• Oversee mentorship programmes, providing training and support.
• Design and maintain reward and compensation structures.
• Own and manage HR systems, data integrity, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international employment law and internal policies.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyse feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain and manage the firm’s resourcing database and historical records.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in a stand-alone HR role or building HR function from scratch.
• Strong understanding of HR disciplines across strategy, operations, and compliance.
• Deep knowledge of UK and international employment law and HR best practices.
• Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and leadership.
• High emotional intelligence with a humble, low-ego approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Experience in professional services or financial services.