People Business Partner

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. 

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First - Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you!

Your opportunity

You will:

• Act as a strategic partner to business units and provide professional HR guidance and support with the primary objective of adding value to the business
• Deliver a proactive service to internal client groups in relation to all aspects of people delivery (Employee Relations, Policy guidance, Employee Engagement survey actions, Talent Reviews, Succession Planning, Compensation etc.) in addition to BAU activities
• Use and analyse people data (e.g. absence management, turnover and performance) to make people recommendations to the business
• Provide support with lifecycle Employee Relations matters (redundancies, resignations, terminations, disciplinaries, grievances, performance management), assisting managers on process
• Demonstrate a high degree of business acumen, an understanding of industry trends and practices, and knowledge of the regulatory environment 
• Understand and solicit employee opinions to anticipate their needs and concerns. Promote ongoing feedback mechanisms for employees and look for ways to create two-way dialogues between employees and management to ensure open and effective communications
• Work in collaboration with the People SME teams including Reward, Talent Acquisition and Talent Development teams on compensation, recruitment and talent review processes
• Develop and maintain relationships with the broader People department and internal stakeholders as necessary, including colleagues in the US and APAC
• Proactively assist with projects and initiatives and continually look for process improvements
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations
• Generous Holiday policies
• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass
• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community
• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more
• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services
• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app
• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities
• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• CIPD qualified (or part qualified)
• Prior experience working in a business partnering role within a HR/People team
• Employee Relations experience (redundancies, terminations, disciplinary, grievances, performance management)
• A good understanding of UK employment law and HR policies, particularly employee relations and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills with the ability to communicate complex and/or sensitive information in a clear, concise, diplomatic and professional manger
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well independently and balance multiple priorities simultaneously
• Proficiency in HR systems and comfortable with data analysis and reporting
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and appropriate manner

Nice to have skills

• Experience in financial services or asset management
• Experience working within a matrix organisation that has experienced a significant level of change
• Experience working with EU or US offices, and an understanding of EU or US legislation

Supervisory responsibilities

• No

Potential for growth

• Mentoring
• Leadership development programs
• Regular training
• Career development services
• Continuing education courses

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role. 

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at recruiter@janushenderson.com.

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Janus Henderson (including its subsidiaries) will not maintain existing or sponsor new industry registrations or licenses where not supported by an employee’s job functions (as determined by Janus Henderson at its sole discretion).

All applicants must be willing to comply with the provisions of Janus Henderson Investment Advisory Code of Ethics related to personal securities activities and other disclosure and certification requirements, including past political contributions and political activities. Applicants’ past political contributions or activity may impact applicants’ eligibility for this position. Janus Henderson is an equal opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All applications are subject to background checks.