HR Manager – London - £75,000
Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office)
Sector: Financial Services / Professional Services
We are partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit an experienced HR professional to join their London team. This opportunity would suit either an established HR Manager or a strong Senior HR Advisor ready to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a broad range of HR generalist and advisory services across the business, partnering closely with managers and stakeholders in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive HR advice and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and UK employment law matters
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle including interviewing, psychometric assessments, and partnering with hiring managers to secure top talent
- Support subsidiary companies on HR-related matters
- Develop, review, and update HR policies in line with UK legislation and best practice
- Manage a broad range of employee relations matters both formally and informally, including:
- Flexible working requests
- Grievances and complaints
- Sickness absence
- Maternity processes
- Redundancy and restructuring
- TUPE/business transfers
- Oversee and manage the performance appraisal process for the London office
- Lead and support key HR projects across the Europe region as required
- Ensure accurate and timely HR administration including contracts, onboarding, screening, probation reviews, transfers, and exit processes
- Work closely with Payroll to ensure all HR transactions are processed smoothly
- Support managers and employees with training and learning & development initiatives
Key Relationships
- HR colleagues across the Europe region
- General Managers and employees across business and corporate functions
- External advisors including legal professionals and screening providers
- Recruitment agencies
Candidate Profile
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build trusted relationships
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
- Highly professional, discreet, and able to handle confidential information appropriately
- Positive, team-oriented approach with a collaborative working style
Experience
- Previous experience within an HR function, ideally within a large multinational organisation
- Strong background across HR operations, recruitment, and employee relations
- Experience within financial services or professional services is essential
- International or global HR exposure would be advantageous
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, ideally in HR or a related discipline
- CIPD qualified – Level 5 minimum required
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and internationally focused business offering strong exposure across the full HR remit within a professional and supportive environment.