Job Description

Basic information

Location

London

Business Line

Enabling Functions

Job Type

Contract

Date published

22-Aug-2025

Req #

20197
Job description

Job Title:

Senior HR Business Partner (contract)

Location:

London Hybrid. Travel to the London office on an adhoc basis

Duration:

6 months

Contract Start Date:

27 October 2025

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

The Role

We are looking for a

Human Resource Business Partner

to partner one or more of the

Audit & Assurance

business units. You will lead on various strategic people initiatives, working in collaboration with Senior Partners to develop, deliver and embed business strategy and organisational change. You will bring sound judgement and fresh ideas to the table across a variety of HR projects and programmes within the business. Supporting the building of a strong, diverse talent pipeline, you will share knowledge and insights with the wider HR community to shape business goals and ensure goals are aligned with firm-wide strategy.

Essential Skills and Experience

An experienced Business Partner at

Senior Manager

or equivalent level with proven record in core HR competencies and exposure to associated risks. Demonstrate successful

delivery of HR and

people related activities

including, performance, reward, promotion, talent identification and succession planning.
Knowledge of change management, organisational design, employee engagement, strategic workforce planning, talent analytics and management, ensuring fairness and consistency.
Experience of creating

compelling proposals

and business cases that articulate recommendations and actions
Have a client-centred approach with experience of working in a highly

commercial environment

ideally within Financial Services or a Regulated industry Experience of operating with a

COE model

and manage relationships to deliver large scale projects.

Strong stakeholder management

and

advisory skill

s - communicate, influence, coach and positively challenging senior stakeholders.

Analytical skills

- interpret data, identify trends and make quick decisions Comfortable in a fast-paced and complex matrix environment.

Desirable:

CIPD qualified

(or equivalent) with evidence of further education would be beneficial (not essential).

Deliverables: Responsibilities but not limited to:

Lead FS audit through mid year reviews and preparation for year end performance reviews. Participate in a working group aligned to a people priority for A&A helping to shape the design and then delivery and implementation. Deliver a talent pipeline for senior grades for the next few years through talent assessment

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies ('PSCs'). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved 'Employment Company' (aka 'umbrella company.')