Senior People Business Partner

Millennium Management · London

About Millennium
Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millennium’s mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team
The Human Resources Department partners across the firm to deliver high-touch, impactful people solutions that optimize organizational performance and foster an environment and culture that attracts, engages and retains exceptional talent. The EMEA People Business Partner team works closely with business and specialist HR colleagues across the region and globally to provide practical, commercially focused people support.

What You'll Do

Serve as a trusted HR partner to a dynamic EMEA client population, translating business priorities into practical people strategies that support performance, engagement, development and retention.
Lead a broad range of employee relations matters, including performance management, conduct, grievances, disciplinary matters, absence management, investigations, conflict resolution and terminations.
Partner closely with Employment Legal colleagues to assess and manage employment-related risk, balancing legal, commercial and employee considerations.
Advise leaders and managers on EMEA employment practices, policies and procedures, and coach them to make fair, consistent and effective people decisions.
Drive performance-management activity, including performance improvement plans and performance exits, and support annual compensation and talent-review processes.
Use employee data, engagement feedback and workforce trends to identify risks and opportunities and implement actions that improve employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, People Operations, Global Mobility, Compensation and Benefits, and other specialist teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
Support change initiatives, restructurings, workforce planning and HR process improvements; use AI and other tools to streamline processes while keeping the human element central to employee support.

What You Bring

Significant experience, ideally 10+ years, in a senior HR Business Partner or broad HR generalist role within financial services or another fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to manage complex, sensitive and high-risk employee relations matters with sound judgment, discretion and integrity.
Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and practical experience navigating employment-law considerations across EMEA jurisdictions.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and operational delivery in an evolving environment.
Commercial mindset and genuine interest in the business, its operating environment and its people.
Exceptional relationship-building, communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide clear, constructive advice.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret people data, manage competing priorities and drive high-quality delivery.

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