Recruitment Business Partner

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP

LGT Wealth Management UK LLP is a UK-based partnership, wholly owned by the private banking group LGT, which is in turn owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein. When we set up LGT Wealth Management in 2008, our aim was to offer a fresh approach to wealth management. Alongside the LLP we also have two other entities which focus on US and Jersey based clients. Our head office is based in London however we have a presence in Edinburgh, Jersey, Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester.

The plan was simple: put our clients first by providing a transparent service, designed around what is right for each of them. By drawing together in-depth knowledge and experience from across the industry, we provide a flexible, bespoke service adapted to each of our clients’ needs. Our mission is to create long-term value for all stakeholders. Our culture encourages individuals to generate, develop and implement ideas which will strengthen our business. Belonging, respect, integrity, conviction and entrepreneurship are our core values. As our brand recognition grows, we are fast becoming an employer of choice in our sector. We have over £30 billion in funds under management and circa 700 staff.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR and hiring managers to deliver an effective, compliant and efficient recruitment and onboarding process, with ownership of the full resourcing lifecycle across permanent, fixed-term, contract and temporary hiring.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external talent pipelines through proactive market mapping, direct sourcing and candidate engagement strategies to attract high-calibre talent in a cost-effective way.
• Support the development and promotion of a compelling employer brand that strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice.
• Work in partnership with the HR team on workforce planning, headcount forecasting, budgeting and recruitment KPI reporting, ensuring hiring activity aligns with strategic priorities and cost parameters.
• Lead the delivery of annual graduate, intern and 12 month industry placement programs (work experience programmes), ensuring a well-managed process and a positive participant experience.
• Source, screen and assess candidates, coordinate interviews and selection activity, and support hiring managers in making robust, fair and informed hiring decisions.
• Coordinate the recruitment and pre-joiner governance process for SM&CR-relevant hires, including screening, regulatory referencing, due diligence, documentation and escalation of issues, ensuring timely hand-off to Training & Development and Hiring Managers for role assessment, certification, competence and regulatory approval requirements.
• Manage relationships, service level agreements and performance of external recruitment suppliers, including agencies, executive search firms and referencing providers, while identifying opportunities to improve value and reduce cost.
• Oversee consultant, contractor and temporary worker processes, including extensions and compliance with IR35 and related legislative requirements.
• Review and continuously improve recruitment processes, controls and best practice to enhance efficiency, governance, candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
• Ensure all recruitment activity is delivered in line with employment law, regulatory obligations and internal governance standards, and support successful audit and assurance outcomes.
• Embed equality, diversity and inclusion principles throughout the recruitment and selection process, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to support fair and inclusive hiring outcomes.
• Lead offer management activity, including negotiating and structuring compensation packages, drafting offer documentation and contracts of employment digitally via Workday, and ensuring appropriate approvals and governance are in place.
• Maintain and optimise recruitment processes, systems and tools, including the effective use of AI-enabled solutions and other technologies to improve efficiency, insight and decision-making.
• Produce, analyse and present accurate management information on recruitment activity, new joiners, internal mobility and wider talent metrics to senior stakeholders and the Board.
• Train and coach hiring managers on compliant recruitment processes, effective interview techniques and sound selection decision-making.
• Lead on global mobility cases, acting as Immigration and Visa lead where applicable, including responsibility for sponsorship requirements and right to work compliance.
• Own and maintain recruitment-related policies, procedures, templates and supporting documentation, including job descriptions and contracts of employment.
• Lead on market insights and trends to best inform where there are compensation or role pressures.
• Provide support on wider HR matters, people initiatives and projects as required.