HR Manager - Fintech - City - To £70,000

Job details

Posted Wednesday 14 May 2025
Location City
Job type Permanent
Discipline HR Manager
Reference 689
Recruiter Name Karen Thibeault

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a scale-up Fintech for a HR Manager to join their business and work in a stand-alone role, to lead their HR Function (60/70% of the role) and also provide support to the finance function of the business (20/30% of the role).

This is a permanent position, with flexible hybrid working and the salary is £35,000 - £70,000 dependant on experience + Benefits.

HR Manager duties and responsibilities:

Lead the HR Function in the organisation, including:

  • Employee journeys (recruitment, onboarding, progression and training, exit)
  • Employee appraisals and engagement assessment processes.
  • Employee remuneration analysis and talent market research.
  • Strategic staff planning and retention.
  • Supporting Line Managers in HR practices and recruitment.
  • Management of HR-related activities outsourced to third parties, such as recruiting, training, and employee benefits provision.
  • Employee welfare and social activities organisation.

Lead the Finance function of the organisation, including;

  • Prepare annual budgets for the organisation and each department, track budget activity and report to senior management.
  • Exercise cost control and identify cost-cutting opportunities.
  • Prepare forward-looking views of the organisation’s financial position.
  • Work with the organisation’s accountants to prepare the necessary financial statements to meet the legal requirements and keep the Board of directors informed.
  • Work with the organisation’s financial auditors to prepare the company’s regulatory financial accounts.
  • Work with the organisation’s payroll provider to prepare salary payments and pension contributions.
  • Liaise with the Commercial team to issue and track receivable invoices. 

HR Manager key skills and experience required:

  • A dependable, results-driven and hands-on individual.
  • You can be depended upon to ensure the reliable and consistent operation of key recurring business processes and activities in human resources, financial and business strategy analysis.
  • You will have experience and relevant knowledge to generate practical results quickly.
  • You can think strategically and work with others to deliver workable plans to achieve strategic results.
  • You understand how to develop and apply KPIs, SLA and OKRs.  You can do these things in the short timeframes demanded by modern businesses.
  • You can maintain confidence and remain composed under pressure.
  • You enjoy and are comfortable building relationships with individuals across all levels and have strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). 
  • You take ownership of problems and have the ability and natural desire to see things through to completion.

Benefits:

  • Pension – Employer pays both the employee and the employer contributions to the workplace pension plan (8%).
  • Life insurance – Coverage equivalent to 4 times your annual salary.
  • Private Medical Insurance – Provided through AXA. Coverage includes pre-existing conditions.
  • Electric Vehicle Lease – Eligible to lease an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice scheme after completing your probation period.
  • Eye care – Yearly Specsavers voucher.
  • Employee lifestyle discounts - Access discounts at various retailers and gyms in the UK.
  • A mental health support app.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Charity day off - volunteer for a charity of your choice.
  • Recognition of significant birthdays.