About this role
People Manager
London | £80,000-£90,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you an experienced standalone HR professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments? Do you enjoy being the trusted advisor, problem solver and operational backbone of a growing business? If so, we'd like to hear from you.
Our client, a highly regarded financial services organisation with headquarters in the Middle East, is seeking an experienced HR leader to take ownership of the UK people agenda. Based in London, this is a rare opportunity to lead all aspects of HR for a growing UK business while partnering closely with senior stakeholders locally and at Head Office.
The Opportunity Reporting to senior HR leadership and working closely with the UK Country Head, you will act as the sole HR presence in the UK, supporting approximately 25 employees with planned growth over the coming year.
This is a broad generalist role requiring someone who is equally comfortable operating strategically and rolling up their sleeves to manage day-to-day HR operations.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Acting as the trusted HR partner to business leaders and employeesManaging recruitment activity and helping secure top talent in a competitive marketAdvising on employee relations matters, performance management and organisational changeManaging onboarding, exits, contractor populations and workforce planningEnsuring compliance with UK employment legislation and regulatory requirementsOverseeing payroll, benefits administration and HR operationsDriving employee engagement, wellbeing and culture initiativesBuilding strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders across the organisationActing as the go-to HR expert for all UK people matters About You We're looking for an experienced HR professional who has previously worked in a standalone or highly autonomous HR capacity.
You will likely bring:
Proven experience managing the full employee lifecycle independently
Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
Exceptional attention to detail with a high-quality, thorough approach
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and excellent problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
Confidence operating within matrixed and international organisations
A commercial approach balanced with genuine empathy and credibility
Experience working with head office teams in another geography
This role would suit an HR Manager, HR Business Partner or People Lead who enjoys ownership, values attention to detail and wants to make a tangible impact within a growing international business.