

Job Title
Head of HR and Group ER (12 month Fixed Term Contract)Job Description
About IG Group
IG is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.3m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG – the future gets built here.
About the Opportunity
A pivotal leadership role at the heart of IG's transformation. You and your team will partner with four Executive Committee members — CFO, CPO, CRO, Trading Director and Operations Director — to shape and execute people strategies that drive commercial performance across Trading & Operations, Finance, Risk and People.
In addition to strategic HR business partnering, you will have accountability for Employee Relations & Policy across IG Group. You will lead a team of five— three HRBPs, one HR Consultant and one ER & Policy Lead—delivering excellent HR service while setting the standard for strategic partnership and ER excellence.
We seek a commercially astute HR leader who thinks strategically, moves quickly, and is passionate about creating environments where high performance thrives alongside fair, consistent people practices.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Partnership & Strategic Advisory
Partner, and support your team to partner with five ExCo members (CFO, CPO, CRO, Trading Director and Operations Director) to develop and execute people strategies that accelerate business performance
Translate business strategy into practical, long-term people plans with clear milestones, accountabilities, and measurable outcomes
Act as trusted advisor, bringing commercial insight and constructive challenge to complex organisational challenges
Utilise workforce data and analytics to surface insights, identify risks, and drive evidence-based decision-making
Building & Embedding High-Performance Culture
Tailor and implement performance frameworks across all client groups, driving the right behaviours while respecting functional nuances
Partner with leaders to establish clear expectations, accountability mechanisms, and consequence management
Champion continuous feedback, development, and recognition; address underperformance swiftly and fairly
Embed IG's values into everyday leadership practices, hiring decisions, and reward outcomes
Inspire employees within your function and interrelated teams through visible leadership and clear communication
Employee Relations & Policy Oversight
Provide strategic leadership for ER & Policy across IG Group, ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant practices
Oversee the ER & Policy Lead, ensuring excellent advisory support, case quality, and policy governance
Own accountability for high-risk ER matters; monitor trends and take proactive action on systemic issues
Partner with Legal on employment litigation, regulatory matters, and external counsel
Organisational Transformation & Change Leadership
Lead organisational design initiatives—team structures, spans of control, reporting lines, operating model changes
Own change management for major transformation programmes with clear communication strategies
Solve unique and complex organisational problems, recognising their impact across functions
Drive cost-effective solutions balancing operational efficiency with commercial delivery
Talent Strategy & Performance Excellence
Set and execute talent strategies that attract, develop, and retain critical talent across diverse functions
Drive performance management rigour—differentiation, calibration, and consequence management
Lead talent reviews and own succession planning for critical roles
Team Leadership & HR Service Excellence
Lead, develop, and inspire your team to create high performance and accountability
Role model IG's culture and values within the HR function, setting the standard for how the team operates
Monitor external HR trends and best practices to identify opportunities for IG's people approach
Collaborate with CoEs and global HR colleagues to leverage expertise and ensure alignment of goals
Recognise and manage the impact of people decisions on interrelated teams and functions
Key Deliverables & Outcomes
Build and embed a high-performance culture with measurable improvements in differentiation and manager capability
Establish excellent ER standards across IG with consistent case management and proactive risk management
Develop and execute people strategies that demonstrably accelerate commercial priorities
Deliver transformation programmes on time with measurable organisational effectiveness improvements
Build a strong talent pipeline with visible succession coverage for critical roles
Drive measurable improvements in engagement scores and retention; develop a high-performing HR team
Leadership Success Profile
Professional Experience
Significant HR leadership experience partnering at executive/C-suite level in complex, fast-paced environments
Demonstrable expertise building high-performance cultures, including performance frameworks and addressing underperformance
Strong ER background with experience overseeing ER functions, managing complex cases, and ensuring policy compliance
Experience leading large-scale organisational transformation and change programmes
Track record leading high-performing HR teams; proven ability coaching executives through ambiguity
Strong UK employment law knowledge; financial services or fintech experience highly desirable
Skills & Attributes
Commercial Business Partner: Translates business strategy into people priorities that drive measurable outcomes
High-Performance Culture Builder: Skilled at embedding accountability, recognition, and development into everyday practice
ER-Savvy Leader: Sound judgement on complex people matters; manages risk effectively
Executive Presence: Credible at ExCo level; builds trust quickly and influences across stakeholders
Transformation Leader: Drives change at pace while maintaining engagement and momentum
Inspiring People Leader: Motivates, develops, and empowers teams; role-models high-performance behaviours
Resilient Operator: Thrives in ambiguity; bias for action and delivery
Follows our performance principles: Lead and Inspire, Think Big, Champion the Client, Deliver at Pace, Raise the Bar
Why IG Group?
Executive Impact: Partner directly with four ExCo members who value HR input—shape strategy and drive visible outcomes.
Shape ER Excellence: Lead the ER agenda across IG—set standards and ensure fair, consistent practices.
High-Performance Culture: Lead the charge in embedding a true performance culture across IG's most critical functions.
Lead Transformation: Own the people agenda during a pivotal period of change—your impact will be tangible.
Build a Team: Lead five HR professionals, setting the benchmark for strategic partnership and ER excellence.
Competitive Rewards: Attractive compensation and career growth within a dynamic FTSE 100 organisation.
The Perks
Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work.
As well as having the chance to attend regular social events and join special-interest groups, you get an attractive selection of benefits working with IG:
12% Flexible Benefits Package over and above your base salary, and wide variety of pension, insurance and medical plans to choose from
Participation in our annual performance based bonus scheme
Matched giving for your fundraising activity
Flexible working hours and work-from-home opportunities
Career-focused technical and leadership trainings in-class and online, incl. unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning platform
A day off on your birthday
Two days’ volunteering leave per year
Regular coaching and development sessions with senior leadership will help you optimise your leadership impact and identify growth opportunities for both you and your team
Learn more about the Perks here!
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