HR Lead - 12 month FTC

HR Lead (12‑Month Maternity Cover)
Location: London (Euston)
Contract: 12‑month Maternity Cover
Salary: £60,000–£65,000

Are you ready to join a fast‑growing, mission‑driven consumer brand that’s transforming their market?
This rapidly scaling organisation is reshaping how people think about everyday essentials, and they’re looking for a highly capable HR Lead to help drive the next chapter of their growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose‑led company with a vibrant culture, an impressive subscriber base, and a track record of exceptional year‑on‑year growth. As the business expands, they are continuing to build a people‑first environment where clarity, communication, and culture sit at the heart of their success.

The Role
As HR Lead, you will play a pivotal role in managing the full People Operations lifecycle during a period of organisational evolution. This maternity cover position offers a balance of hands‑on operational responsibilities and strategic influence, with a particular focus on supporting and embedding a major culture and values programme.
You’ll work closely with the senior leadership team and external partners to ensure cultural insights translate into meaningful, measurable action, helping shape an engaged, aligned, and high‑performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities
Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle

• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and pre‑employment checks.
• Coordinate all aspects of new starter readiness and lead HR onboarding sessions.
• Track probation periods and support managers with clear guidance and timelines.
• Manage lifecycle changes including maternity leave, leavers, and benefits administration.

People Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate documentation and contracts for UK and international staff.
• Ensure HR policies are followed consistently and escalate issues where needed.
• Support payroll with timely updates on starters, leavers, and pay changes.
• Maintain headcount reporting and support Finance with people‑related data.

Contractor & Global Workforce Management

• Manage the Deel platform for contractors and overseas workers.
• Work with external providers to ensure compliant, efficient contractor processes.

Recruitment & Talent Processes

• Ensure recruitment processes and approval workflows are followed consistently.
• Improve hiring tools, templates, and candidate experience.

Performance Management & Organisational Development

• Support the performance management cycle and ensure fair, consistent execution.
• Partner with leadership on people‑related processes and best practice.
• Support organisation‑wide culture and engagement initiatives.

Projects, Culture & Communications

• Lead and support major culture and values projects.
• Surface cultural insights and risks, providing recommendations to senior leaders.
• Coordinate monthly All Hands meetings with engaging content and structure.
• Manage the People budget and oversee value‑aligned internal events.
• Champion company culture and ensure behaviours are consistently embedded.

Team Leadership

• Line‑manage the HR Assistant, providing coaching, feedback, and clear development support.
• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for delivery.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve People processes and systems.
• Ensure policies evolve alongside organisational needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organisational and project‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgement when applying policies and handling sensitive issues.
• Deep understanding of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
• Confidence handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience using HR platforms (e.g., Deel) and strong spreadsheet skills.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously while keeping stakeholders aligned.

If you’re an organised, people‑focused HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast‑growing environment, and you’re excited by the idea of shaping culture, clarity, and connection across a business, we’d love to hear from you.

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Equal Opportunities:
Morgan Spencer is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.
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All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality and processed in accordance with UK GDPR and data protection legislation. Your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes and will never be shared without your consent.

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