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HR Business Partner - Director Level

West End, five days a week in the office

£110,000 - £150,000 depending on experience.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious, boutique financial services organisation with a global footprint, headquartered in London’s West End. Renowned for its excellence and influence in the sector, the firm offers an intellectually stimulating environment.

We are seeking an immediately available senior HR generalist to support middle and back-office functions. The role is offered as a fixed-term contract, with strong potential to convert to a permanent position within 6–12 months, depending on business needs and performance.

You’ll be working alongside a peer group of high-performing professionals who deliver a best-in-class HR service in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Reporting directly to the CPO, you’ll be involved in the full employee lifecycle, including critical year-end processes, and will take ownership of additional strategic projects as they arise.

The culture is high-achieving, delivery-focused, and driven by continuous improvement. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong track record in financial services, ideally within progressive, people-first HR teams. This is a director-level individual contributor role, offering significant scope to influence and lead within your domain.

HR Manager

Location: Brandon
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you an experienced HR Manager with a passion for people and culture? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative business entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking for a strategic, hands-on HR professional to lead its people agenda.

The Role:

As HR Manager, you’ll be part of the Core Leadership Team, working closely with Directors and senior managers to shape and deliver the people strategy. This role is both strategic and operational, giving you the chance to influence culture, strengthen employee engagement, and ensure the business attracts, retains, and develops top talent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving HR strategy in line with business growth plans.
li>Leading recruitment and retention initiatives across multiple sites.
• Designing and delivering learning & development programmes.
• Championing employee engagement, wellbeing, and inclusivity.
• Overseeing employee relations, policies, and compliance with UK employment law.
• Partnering with operational managers to support workforce planning and succession.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and credible HR professional with:

• Proven experience as an HR Manager ideally in a manufacturing, engineering, or construction environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• A successful track record in recruitment, retention, and employee development.
• Experience in culture change and engagement initiatives.
• Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• A collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Flexibility to travel monthly to another UK site.

(CIPD qualification and knowledge of workforce planning and organisational design are highly desirable.)

Why Apply?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, growing business with a strong reputation for quality and innovation.
• Play a central role in shaping the people strategy of a national manufacturing organisation.
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team who value input and new ideas.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Please apply online or contact Sam Holt at Big Sky Additions for a confidential chat.

• Strategic HR Support: Provide HR guidance to department managers, aligning HR initiatives with organisational objectives. Collaborate with the Head of People & Communities to support cultural and organisational change.
• HR Compliance & Leadership: Act as the lead authority on HR compliance, ensuring all practices align with UK employment laws and regulations. Oversee day-to-day HR operations and foster continuous improvement.
• Employee Handbook & Policies: Regularly review and update the employment handbook, ensuring policies reflect best practices.
• Team Management: Manage the HR Coordinator and Payroll Administrator, setting clear performance objectives and providing guidance on their development.
• Payroll Oversight: Oversee the payroll function, providing necessary support and advice to the Payroll Administrator in complex situations.
• Employee Relations: Handle grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, and consultations, ensuring fair and compliant processes.
• Reporting: Provide accurate HR metrics for internal reporting and decision-making.

• Relevant senior level HR experience.
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams.
• Familiarity with diverse employment practices, including managing both hourly and salaried workers.
• Ability to coach, influence, and challenge line managers in HR best practices.
• CIPD accreditation preferred but not essential.
• Experience with HR information systems (SageHR and Deputy knowledge advantageous).

• Salary of £41,00 – £4 000 DOE
• 28 days paid annual leave, pro-rata 
• Health care cash plan (after probation)
• Company Sick Pay (after 6 months employment)
• Cycle to work scheme & Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Free access to the facility and reciprocal centres
• Annual staff trips and socials
• Make a meaningful impact in a growing organisation with opportunities for ongoing development

Alexander Steele continue to work in partnership with a well established manufacturer that supplies a wide range of products to the UK food market. Due to exciting growth the business are looking for a HR Manager to join their team at their sites across Bedfordshire.

On offer:

• Circa 55,000 + bonus
• Car Allowance
• 33 days holidays inclusive of bank holidays
• Enhanced annual leave and company pension
• Healthcare

The Role:

• Manage and lead an experienced team within the HR function to deliver on the full employee lifecycle
• Deliver on business goals and objectives including talent management and succession planning
• Apply HR and business knowledge evidencing appropriate and effective decision-making skills.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to drive alignment between HR strategy and business goals.
• Develop HR policy and procedures to drive performance.
• Manage employee relations including dispute resolutions, disciplinarian, grievances, absence, retirement and redundancy.
• Promote a positive working environment through the delivery of an engagement strategy in addition to effective management of procedural issues and provision of expert advice to line management.
• Implement the DE&I agenda and culture across the business

The Candidate:

• Our client is looking for a hands on, experienced HR professional with 5 years working in a Senior Advisor or HR Manager role.
• CIPD qualified
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of employment law
• Change management experience.
• Knowledgeable in HR systems
• Demonstrated management experience.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are interested in hearing more about it this position, please apply with your most recent CV or contact Tracey Fleming at Alexander Steele Recruitment.

Our client, who is a powerhouse based in the City of London, is currently recruiting for an experienced HR Manager to join their team to lead the department and drive strategy at executive level with guidance from the board. Ideally you will also have experience of implementation of HR systems to support with a current project . You will be responsible for processes and focus on proactive and strategic recruitment, anticipate and resolve HR challenges with ease, and ensure full legislative compliance to safeguard the business. Beautiful luxury offices closed very close to Aldgate.

To be considered for this role please only apply if you have CIPD Level 7.

About you:

• Working closely with the Senior Management Team/ CEO in a standalone HR role
• CIPD Level 7
• Able to commute to London 5 days per week
• For the right candidate, this role provides strong prospects for a permanent position, successful career, and significant earning potential

Other:

• The role will be office based
• 35 hours per week
• Discretionary annual bonus

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