As part of our continued growth, we are looking to bring in a highly experienced Head of People Management, to join the People leadership team, and to head up our business partnering function. Working in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment, this is an incredible opportunity to take up a new leadership position within the Peopleteam, andgrow and develop your career with us.
Rolepurpose
The Head of People Management reports to the Chief People Officerandleads the PeopleManagementfunction, managing the team of People Managers who business partner with managers and heads of business units.You willactas the senior escalation point for complex employee relations and people matters.
You will workclosely with the Head of People Operations (who leads operational delivery, HR systems and reward),as part of the People leadership team,ensuringeffectivecollaboration across the People team as Saltus continues to grow.
Why Saltus?
Our mission is to improve everyone’s relationship with their wealth: to make it a positive force for their future and at the same time to prevent it being a source of anxiety. We want everyone who works at Saltus to be proud to work here, and to find fulfilment and meaning in the work that they do.
We are incredibly proud of our culture and workreally hardto ensure that Saltus isa great placeto work for our people, where they can have fun and grow in their career, with a passion for excellence and customer service.
We’reproud thatwe’vebeen recognized as a winner by the Sunday Times in the Best Places to Work 2024 awards, as well as a winner in the Professional Adviser awards 2024 for the Best Financial Advisers to Work For. These accolades reflect our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment and our dedication to excellence in the financial industry. Join our award-winning team and be a part of our continued success!
Saltus is a privately owned financial planning and discretionary investment management house. Weare dedicated to providinga high-quality service for private clients, trusts, and smaller institutions.
Saltus Partners was founded in 2004 and has grown organically and through a small number of carefully integrated acquisitions. Originally the business started out as an investment manager and has now developed the financial planning side of the offering, putting this at the forefront of the client relationship.
Today Saltus manages and advises onover £11.4billionof client assets,acquiredthrough a combination of organic business growth and corporate acquisitions.
Can you tell me more about the role?
You’llhave a wide and varied range of responsibilities, as follows:
- Lead the People business partnering function, ensuring proactive, value-adding support to managers and business unit leaders.
- Provide leadership to the team of People Managers, setting clear direction,prioritiesand standards forhigh qualitybusiness partnering.
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex employee relations (ER) cases, providing expert advice and guidance.
- Oversee the management of employee relations matters end-to-end, ensuring fair, consistent,commercialand legally sound outcomes.
- Support M&A activity by leading the people integration ofacquiredentities from completion through tothepoint of BAU.
- Partner with business unit leaders on organisational design, workforceplanningand structural change.
- Lead succession planning,identifyingand developing talent forbusiness criticalroles.
- Drive leadership development, building management and leadership capability across the business.
- Coach managers and leaders on team performance,developmentand difficult conversations.
- Own theimplementation of theperformance management framework, ensuring clear,fairand effective performance cycles.
- Champion a culture of continuous feedback, highperformanceand employee engagement.
- Support managers and their teams through periods of change,restructureand transformation.
- Use people insight and ER trends toidentifyrisks and opportunities and recommend improvements.
- Work in close partnership with the Head of People Operations to ensure seamless end-to-end people delivery.
- Develop strong relationships with leaders across the business, including business unit and functional heads.
- Act as part of the People leadership team.
What sort of person are we looking for?
We think that the successful candidatewill have:
- At least 10 years’ HR experience
- Significant experienceworking in a senior HR business partner role
- Experience of working in a fast paced, high growth organisation
- Ideally, experience of working within a regulated environment
- Excellent ERand employment legislation knowledge and understanding
- Experience of managing and developing other HR professionals
- Experience of M&A
- Superb communication skills, witha track recordof building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- A real passion fordeveloping andmaintainingstrong organisational cultures
- Outstanding academic achievements
- Extremely strong IT skills
- CIPD membership (or equivalent)
Where will I be working?
Weask everyoneat Saltusto ensure thatthey’rebasedfromone of our office locations –likely Whiteleyor London, for this role – for at least three days each week,working theremainderof the week from home.
We are passionate about championing flexible working for our people, so ifthere’sa slightly different working pattern thatyou’relooking for, then please come and have a chat to us about it.
What benefits do I get when working for Saltus?
The role is 40 hours per week to be worked between the hours of 8:30-5.30pm with a salaryof up to £70,000per year, depending on experience, plus a bonus. Alongside this, you get fantastic benefits including 28 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays + your birthday off!), studyassistance,individual private medical insurance,life assurance cover, incomeprotectionand a pension, alongside access to our flexible benefits platform.
Just as importantly,you’llget to experience our culture, which we really do live and breathe ensuring that Saltus is a fantastic place to work for every single one of our 500+ people. We work hard, but we have an awful lot of fun along the way.
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Head of People Management employer: Saltus
Saltus is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee satisfaction and growth, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Whiteley. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements, competitive salaries, and a supportive environment, employees are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a customer-focused mission. Join us to be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, ensuring that your work is both meaningful and rewarding.
