Overview

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!The Global Client Partnering (GCP) Team is responsible for delivering HR generalist support to designated business lines and locations, aligning people strategies with organizational goals. The team partners closely with the business, HR Centers of Excellence (COEs; e.g., Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Org Development, Policy and Risk) and Global Senior HR Business Partners to manage employee relations matters, ensuring adherence to Franklin Templeton’s policies and compliance with local laws and market practices. The GCP team delivers strategic people management solutions that empower our business to grow, thrive, and succeed. We’re focused on building a high-performing, people-first culture that drives real impact. As HR Manager you’ll lead the team to deliver outstanding HR Business Partnering to the UK and Ireland business.Responsibilities

Strategy and Business Planning

Shape HRD strategy by leveraging deep business expertise and aligning initiatives to organizational priorities.Lead and evaluate high-impact projects, serve as SME on cross-divisional initiatives, and drive change management efforts.Benchmark, audit, and refine HR policies and programs to align with industry best practices.Partner with senior HR leaders to deliver strategic insights and optimize business planning processes.

Operational Management

Oversee workflows and service delivery, ensuring adherence to SLAs and identifying improvement opportunities.Take ownership of services or solutions, promoting a strong risk management and compliance culture.Provide guidance on daily operational processes to drive efficiency and consistency.

Leadership and Expertise

Offer technical expertise and industry insight to inform decision-making and enhance organizational awareness.Build a culture of excellence by mentoring teams and supporting business needs with specialist knowledge.

Qualifications

Extensive HR partnering experience, ideally with exposure to a global HR Business Partner model.Proven ability to balance global priorities with local needs, identifying synergies and driving alignment.Strong business acumen and management expertise to design and implement processes, products, and services, combined with deep technical knowledge to solve complex challenges.In-depth knowledge of UK and Ireland employment law, with the ability to apply it effectively in a business context.Demonstrated success in building strong partnerships with HR Business Partners and HR Centers of Excellence (COEs).Ideally some management experience, either through direct people management or senior-level project leaderships.Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, CIPD qualification preferred.As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please email accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Hear more from our employeesLearn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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