Help build the people foundations of a new investment management company

Northern LGPS is entering a significant new phase of its development, establishing a new FCA authorised investment management company to manage around £70bn of assets on behalf of three Local Government Pension Scheme funds. As Interim HR Generalist, you'll play an important role in helping to establish the organisation's HR function, supporting colleagues through transition while building the people processes, policies and systems needed for long-term success.

Working closely with the Head of HR, you'll contribute across the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding and employee relations to regulatory compliance, HR policies and early careers initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organisation during a period of significant transformation.

About Northern LGPS

Northern LGPS is a c£70bn pooled investment partnership for the Local Government Pension Scheme, bringing together the investments of Greater Manchester Pension Fund, Merseyside Pension Fund and West Yorkshire Pension Fund.

Building on the foundations of its collaboration over several years, Northern LGPS is now entering the next phase of its development. This phase focuses on establishing an FCA authorised investment management company with a dedicated senior leadership team, strengthening governance and creating a clear operating model to support long-term investment outcomes.

For those joining at this stage, the opportunity is exceptional. These roles offer the chance to shape strategy, set standards and build leadership capability for the long term, working closely with the partner funds, who are both shareholders and clients, Boards and regulators to ensure Northern LGPS continues to evolve as a well-governed, resilient investment organisation.

Our culture

As Northern LGPS continues to evolve, we are building a collaborative, open and trusting organisation where people can do their best work.

We believe strong outcomes come from working together, sharing knowledge and supporting one another. Our flexible and hybrid working arrangements give colleagues greater flexibility in how they manage their time, while supporting collaboration and colleague wellbeing.

We are developing a supportive learning culture where people are encouraged to grow, contribute ideas and help shape how the organisation works. Our ambition is to build a resilient and sustainable organisation that delivers for its Partner Funds over the long term.

Main responsibilities

You'll:

• Support compliance with the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR), including coordinating vetting activities and maintaining regulatory documentation.
• Act as the key liaison with the managed service provider on offer letters, contracts and employee documentation.
• Manage employee relations cases, including grievances, performance and conduct matters, providing advice and support to managers.
• Research, develop and implement HR policies and processes to support the growing organisation.
• Design and deliver engaging onboarding and induction programmes for both TUPE transfers and new starters.
• Build and maintain the HR section of the organisation's intranet.
• Support the development of apprenticeship, graduate and early careers programmes.
• Assist with recruitment activity across a range of roles.
• Coordinate mandatory training and provide management information and reporting for the HR function.
• Prepare payroll data, ensuring accuracy and working with payroll providers to resolve issues.
• Support wider HR projects and initiatives as Northern LGPS continues to develop.

 

What we're looking for

You'll be a proactive HR professional who enjoys working across a broad range of people activities and thrives in a changing environment.

We're particularly interested in professionals who can demonstrate experience of:

• Generalist HR advisory and operational support.
• Employee relations case management.
• HR policy development and implementation.
• Recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement.
• HR compliance and governance.
• Working with HR systems, payroll data and management information.
• Building strong relationships with managers and stakeholders.
• Delivering high-quality HR support within a fast-paced organisation.

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient volume of suitable applications.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.