HR Business Partner, Freetrade
Tech
£50-75k
+ Stock options
Senior level
London
4-5 days a week in office
Commission-free, self-directed investment platform
Open for applications
Commission-free, self-directed investment platform
101-200 employees
FintechB2CInvesting
Open for applications
£50-75k
+ Stock options
Senior level
London
4-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
FintechB2CInvesting
Company mission
To become the default place to invest.
Role
Who you are
- Solid HRBP experience, recently working in a strategic HRBP role, preferably in the finance or technology industry
- Passionate about the role of HR in running a successful business, keeping up to date with latest HR/People trends and technology
- Forward thinking and making sure your work ladders up to a bigger picture and people strategy
- In-depth knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws
- Strong business acumen and understanding of the finance/techindustry
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Ability to have difficult conversations with empathy and care
- Proven ability to build relationships and influence at all levels of the organisation
- Demonstrated experience in talent management, performance management, and employee development
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Maintain a level of Integrity in all that you do
- Proficiency in HRIS and other HR software tools
- CIPD/ Relevant degree desirable
What the job involves
- Our people team at Freetrade is expanding and the HR Business Partner (HRBP) will be a key strategic partner to our overall People strategy
- We are looking for someone who can partner with our Managers, providing comprehensive HR Business partnership with our managers
- This role requires a deep understanding of the importance of supporting management to proactively identify and action opportunities and issues and optimise team performance in order to create a high performance culture
- Reporting To: Jim Morris
- Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR-related matters, including performance management, employee relations, and organisational development
- Run regular HRBP meetings with managers covering key people data points around team performance and people data insights (holiday, sickness, leavers, starters etc)
- Provide coaching and mentoring to managers and employees to enhance leadership capabilities and improve team performance
- Drive the performance management process, including probation reviews, goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans
- Address performance issues proactively and implement strategies for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with the people team and Director of people to develop and implement HR strategies that align with business objectives and the people strategy
- Support our talent acquisition team by partnering with hiring managers to identify hiring needs
- Oversee onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new hires and enhance employee retention
- Design and implement training and development programs to foster employee growth and career advancement
- Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture that aligns with the company’s values and mission
- Develop and execute employee engagement initiatives to enhance job satisfaction and organisational commitment
- Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and legal requirements
- Manage HR data and reporting to provide insights and support data-driven decision-making
- Support organisational change initiatives, from internal role moves to manager changes and promotions
- Be a point of contact for employees to escalate issues that may arise
- Confidence leading investigative processes and mediation between employees and knowing when to escalate the situation upwards to the CPO (Chief People Officer)
Application process
- The application process consists of a 4 stage process
- You will initially have a phone interview with a hiring manager
- A skills based interview with memebers of the people team
- A Values interview before a final with the CEO
Salary benchmarks
Our take
2025 is a big year for Freetrade. In January, they announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. They will continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space.
This year, they are accelerating their roadmap and taking their products to the next level. They are building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. They are also exploring how they can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for their customers.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Rocket List 2021
Company
Company benefits
- Holidays – 25 days plus UK public holidays (pro-rata)
- Enhanced pension – We’ll match your contributions up to 5%
- Group Life Insurance – Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance
- Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family
- Paid Sick Leave – Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year (pro-rata)
Company values
- Candid
- Curious
- Focused
- Humble
- Gritty
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Viktor Nebehaj
(CEO)Began their career at Google where they worked for 7 years. Most recently Head of Growth for Notey, a blogging company based in Hong Kong.
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