Head of People Business Partnering & Operations

We are hiring a Head of People Business Partnering & Operations to establish and lead a new department within the People and Culture function at LMAX Group. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, this role will play a critical part in shaping our people strategy and enhancing how we support, engage, and retain talent across the business. This role requires a collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and is comfortable influencing at all levels of the organisation.

Role and Responsibilities

·         Build upon and lead a high-performing People Business Partnering team and People Operations team.

·         Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, and organisational development.

·         Develop People strategy in line with CPO and business vision.

·         Empower, develop and grow direct report and team.

·         Collaborate with all departments.

·         Oversee performance management processes, ensuring consistency and clarity across the business.

·         Work closely with department heads to co-develop people strategies aligned with broader business goals.

·         Coach senior leadership on team development, talent retention, and people leadership where appropriate.

·         Support the creation and rollout of a clear and scalable job architecture and leveling framework.

·         Partner with internal teams to deliver strategic people initiatives (e.g. DEI, hybrid working, people analytics, internal employer brand).

·         Foster alignment between people strategies and business objectives, ensuring shared accountability across teams.

·         Design and deliver the annual people engagement calendar in collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

·         Maintain awareness of current employment legislation and emerging workplace trends.

Essential Requirements

·         Proven leadership experience in a Senior HR Leadership role or Head of People Role

·         Strong track record of building collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders.

·         Expertise in a core area of HR (e.g. employee relations, DEI, TUPE, or organisational change).

·         Experience leading people-related transformation, employee engagement initiatives, and EVP development.

·         Background in a medium to large, regulated company.

·         Demonstrated delivery of DEI, wellbeing, and corporate responsibility programmes.

·         Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive insights and decisions.

·         Skilled in influencing and communication; able to establish trust and credibility across all levels.

·         Experience in delivering talent management strategies in high-growth or changing environments.

·         Experience in engaging with C-Suite and Senior Management Teams.

Desirable

·         CIPD qualification.

·         Experience in a private equity-backed or rapidly scaling business.

·         Familiarity with post-merger cultural integration or organisational change.

·         Experience with M&A.

·         Experience with Capital Markets

• 25 days of holiday 
• Bonus 
• Pension contribution 
• Private medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Life assurance 
• Critical illness cover
• Wellness contribution program with access to ClassPass 
• Plumm Platform 
• Five volunteering days 
• Give as You Earn initiative 
• Learning and development programs 
• Electric Vehicle Scheme 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Season Ticket Loan