Senior Human Resources Business Partner

About SS&C TechnologiesSS&C is a global provider of investment, financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.About the RoleWorking as a global HR Division, our regional EMEA Team are split up into HR Centre of Excellence teams, covering Reward, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering & Employee Relations, and Projects & Reporting. As the HR Business Partner, you will act as an expert within your business area and collaborate with managers, their EMEA teams and the Global HR team to deliver a seamless HR service and an insightful people strategy.Your ResponsibilitiesPartner with the local Leadership Team for the client group and business/functional line managers to build strong credible partnerships, establish, and maintain productive business relationshipsCoach, support and provide senior managers with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively manage talent and succession planningProvide support and assistance on activities related to the performance lifecycle (appraisals, goal setting, probationary reviews) and annual salary review and promotionProvide support on change programmes such as TUPE and M&AsWork in close alignment with HR Centres of Excellence and the Global HR Team to provide a seamless service, Use available data to provide insights and to drive better informed business decisionsAct as a change agent, facilitate change and seize opportunities to introduce improvements to current HR and/or Business practices and proceduresChampion a Company culture that will contribute to positive employee engagement through department and Companywide initiativesExecute ad hoc requests and projects, e.g., employee engagement survey, data reporting, exit interview analysis, Workday projects Your ExperienceEssential:Significant experience in a Senior HR Role as HR Business Partner CIPD qualified or equivalent experienceWorking knowledge of HR functions, applicable laws and ideally experience / knowledge within other European countriesGood knowledge of UK Employment legislation. Knowledge of European Employment legislation is preferred but not a must (a desire and interest to learn is a must)Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to see different perspectives and the confidence to express viewpoints, even if it may prove unpopularAn understanding of the HR Centre of Excellence model and how to effectively work in thisAbility to build strong and consultative relationshipsCommercial (business) acumenFlexibility of approach to respond to changing strategies and tacticsResults orientatedProactive, and self-motivated with strong organisational skillsAbility to coach, mentor and facilitate individuals and teamsTeam player with a collaborative spirit across teams regardless of geographical boundariesDesirable:Previous experience and knowledge of European Employment lawExperience using WorkdayWe encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, to enable us to bring a diversity of perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.All offers of employment at SS&C are subject to background verification checks, including 5-year employment history, proof of eligibility to work in hiring location, proof of address, credit check and criminal record check (where permitted by local law). The accuracy of all information you submit as part of your application is vital and may be used as part of the background checking process should you be successful.