People & Culture Business Partner

About Gresham

Gresham is a global financial services technology company specialising in enterprise data automation. We help financial institutions ensure that their operational, regulatory and management data is complete, accurate, timely and fully auditable — particularly within complex environments where data is distributed across multiple systems.

Our solutions automate data controls, reconciliations, workflows and exception management, enabling clients to reduce operational risk, strengthen data governance and enhance confidence in reporting across highly regulated environments. Serving both buy-side and sell-side organisations worldwide, Gresham partners with clients to deliver trusted, transparent and resilient data operations.

The People & Culture Business Partner is a strategic and operational partner to leaders and managers across the U.S. business, delivering high-quality, commercially focused, and legally compliant people support.

Job Summary

As a trusted advisor, the People & Culture Business Partner coaches and influences leaders at multiple levels, maintains high standards across core HR activity, and contributes to the continuous improvement of HR processes, systems, and ways of working.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive day-to-day HR support to people managers and stakeholders through the consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers, delivering pragmatic, risk-aware, and commercially sound guidance on performance management, conduct, attendance, wellbeing, and employee relations matters.
• Build manager capability through coaching and real-time guidance, strengthening people leadership and decision-making.
• Partner with managers to manage employee relations matters effectively, including performance improvement, disciplinary action, grievances, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal, state, and local employment laws, supporting fair, consistent, and legally defensible outcomes.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and case management to support audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Support and coach leaders through organizational change initiatives, ensuring a consistent, equitable, and engaging employee experience.
• Provide advisory and hands-on support for organizational design, restructures, role changes, and workforce transitions.
• Partner with leaders on short-, medium-, and long-term resourcing needs, including workforce planning, succession planning, and talent development.
• Support recruitment, selection, onboarding, and internal mobility activities to ensure high-quality hiring and effective integration of new employees.
• Partner with Learning, Talent, and Reward colleagues to support development, performance cycles, pay reviews, and recognition programs.
• Contribute to retention strategies by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities through people data and manager insight.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely across the People & Culture team to share knowledge, ensure seamless handovers, and deliver consistent service.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and employee experience within core HR processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field; PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience delivering generalist HR support in a fast-paced, commercial, and preferably regulated environment.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. employment law (federal and multi-state); international HR exposure is an advantage.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day HR operations independently while balancing multiple priorities.
• Commercially minded with the ability to assess risk, apply sound judgment, and implement practical solutions.
• Confident using HRIS platforms and people data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Gresham, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.

We make employment decisions based on merit, skills and potential, and do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle.

Key skills/competency

• HR Generalist Support
• Employee Relations
• U.S. Employment Law
• Performance Management
• HRIS & Data Integrity
• Coaching & Leadership Development
• Organizational Change
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Development
• Compliance Management