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Caxton Associates
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London, Greater London
Head of HR
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Job Description
Company Overview: Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a New York-based trading and investment firm with further offices in London, New Jersey and Singapore. Caxton Associates primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments Principal Responsibilities: * Lead, develop and motivate the HR team to ensure delivery of high quality and efficient HR services * Execution of HR processes, including but not limited to Resourcing, Performance Management, Talent management, Monthly Headcount Reporting, International Mobility and People Plans * Develop and ember key HR processes within the firm * Collaborate and develop strong relationships and trust with business leaders to ensure the HR services support the delivery of the firms commercial objectives * Lead the team with regards to large change programmes such as reorganisations or system enhancements / implementations * Drive the development and production of management information, analysis and reporting that supports and informs timely and effective business decision making * Work collaboratively with the business and HR colleagues to identify and shape HR strategies, practices and procedures * Monitor and review performance appraisals and continually work with groups to develop grading consistency, ensuring that annual appraisals are carried out in a timely manner and actions are followed up * Liaise with the Recruiter to keep up to date with progress on recruitment * Keep up-to-date with external developments which may impact strategy e.g. employment law and where necessary undertake research * Take the lead on complex ER issues / case management * Support business leaders in defining, developing and executing people plans that support the achievement of the business strategy * Continually challenges the business to improve organisation, team and individual effectiveness including organisational effectiveness & design, skills development and talent management * Provides feedback and coaching to ensure all leaders & people managers are equipped to drive employee engagement Requirements Experience Required: * Significant project and change management experience focusing on employee relations matters, e.g. organisational restructuring, aligning workforce to business demands and redundancy * Good knowledge of employment legislation * Collaborative approach, ability to quickly build strong relationships with people at all levels across the business * Excellent communication both verbal and written, including preparation of reports and presentations. * Excellent attention to detail * Professional, credible and responsive * Creative and focused on adding value to the business * Excellent problem-solving, judgment and decision-making skills in highly complex situations * Very effective influencing skills * Strong organization development and project management expertise * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, and clients * Ability to use insightful data to inform decisions * A very high degree of discretion and confidentiality * Excellent attention to detail * Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and HRIS applications * Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent * Extensive proven experience as a generalist or combination of generalist and specialist with a strong focus on direct line management and operating with senior/executive management teams