HR Manager

HR Manager
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Permanent Position
Location: Based Central London (with occasional travel to regional offices)
4 days in the office and 1 day working from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our clients for an experienced HR Operations Manager to join a dynamic and values‑led organisation. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at operational excellence, and is passionate about creating a positive employee experience.

About the Role:
You will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the HR function, ensuring efficient processes, consistent service standards and a high-quality employee journey. Working closely with the senior HR team, you will support delivery of the People Strategy, champion culture and engagement initiatives, and ensure compliance across all HR activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line management of three members of staff within the HR team.
• Lead on projects around implementing new HR portals and systems.
• Drive initiatives that promote a positive, inclusive and high‑engagement culture.
• Lead recruitment operations, onboarding and talent processes.
• Oversee performance, development and reward cycles.
• Ensure high-quality HR operations including payroll, contracts, data management and lifecycle processes.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Act as a point of escalation for employee relations matters.
• Line manage and develop HR team members.
• Lead and support projects that enhance organisational capability.

About You:

• CIPD qualified or working towards Level 7.
• Strong experience in a similar HR operations role.
• Line management experience gained withing HR.
• Confident managing people, processes and projects.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of HR policy, employment law and best practice.
• Service‑focused with high integrity and a collaborative approach.
• Self sufficient and able to work with minimal direction.

If you’re a proactive HR Manager who enjoys improving processes, leading people and shaping culture, we’d love to hear from you.


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