337 Senior Hr Manager jobs in London

HR Manager | Part-time | 18 month FTC | US (remote) or UK (London, hybrid) based | £50k-£65k (UK) $65k-$85k (US) pro rata

Altum Consulting are proud to be partnered exclusively with the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF) to recruit a part-time HR Manager to oversee the full scope of HR operations for the foundation. This role is initially an 18 month FTC, with the possibility of extension.

With staff located in both the UK and across the US, the role can be worked on a hybrid basis from their office in London, or on a fully-remote basis for those based in the US.

Reporting directly to the organisation's COO and working closely with an external HR Consultant (US-based), key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the full employee life-cycle - recruitment & onboarding, compensation & benefits, ER, compliance, and performance management
• Advising leadership on best practice, ensuring HR processes align to the organisation's strategic goals
• Conducting a thorough review of current policies and processes, ensuring they are up to date, fit for purpose, and reflective of local employment laws
• Act as the first point of contact within the organisation for all HR related queries, providing expert advice and guidance to employees at all levels

EJAF are on a journey to enhance their employee experience, and are looking for an HR expert with experience of elevating HR functions. You'll need experience of supporting teams/employees in multiple regions (UK & US) and have exceptional experience delivering operational excellence. You'll be comfortable working in a standalone capacity and have experience supporting and influencing senior stakeholders.

The team at EJAF are deeply passionate about, and motivated by, the organisation's mission and goals. We are looking for an equally passionate HR expert to join them on their journey to advance the foundation's mission - please apply below!

Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applications only those suitable can be contacted for further discussion.

HR Manager | Part-time | 18 month FTC | US (remote) or UK (London, hybrid) based | £50k-£65k (UK) $65k-$85k (US) pro rata

Altum Consulting are proud to be partnered exclusively with the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF) to recruit a part-time HR Manager to oversee the full scope of HR operations for the foundation. This role is initially an 18 month FTC, with the possibility of extension.

With staff located in both the UK and across the US, the role can be worked on a hybrid basis from their office in London, or on a fully-remote basis for those based in the US.

Reporting directly to the organisation's COO and working closely with an external HR Consultant (US-based), key responsibilities will include:

• Ownership of the full employee life-cycle - recruitment & onboarding, compensation & benefits, ER, compliance, and performance management
• Advising leadership on best practice, ensuring HR processes align to the organisation's strategic goals
• Conducting a thorough review of current policies and processes, ensuring they are up to date, fit for purpose, and reflective of local employment laws
• Act as the first point of contact within the organisation for all HR related queries, providing expert advice and guidance to employees at all levels

EJAF are on a journey to enhance their employee experience, and are looking for an HR expert with experience of elevating HR functions. You'll need experience of supporting teams/employees in multiple regions (UK & US) and have exceptional experience delivering operational excellence. You'll be comfortable working in a standalone capacity and have experience supporting and influencing senior stakeholders.

The team at EJAF are deeply passionate about, and motivated by, the organisation's mission and goals. We are looking for an equally passionate HR expert to join them on their journey to advance the foundation's mission - please apply below!

Please note that due to the anticipated volume of applications only those suitable can be contacted for further discussion.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to join a friendly and high caliber boutique sports law firm in a stand alone capacity (with support from a HR Consultant where needed), helping hone the development and execution of our people and culture strategy.

This is a part-time role of 0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours pw which can be assigned across the week to suit your availability. Ideally you will be located within a reasonable commuting distance from our London office however a good level of remote working is possible with this role.

Role priorities include overseeing Internship, Paralegal and Trainee annual selection programmes; and managing the search, offer, visa and onboarding processes for all hires. You'll be the go-to friendly face to support employees through their employment journey. You will also have the opportunity to lead on HR projects and develop efficiencies in people operations including owning staff policy and process implementation; overseeing people development and performance management processes; and implementing initiatives to ensure we retain a unified culture and engaged workforce.

The Firm

Morgan Sports Law is a specialist sports arbitration and litigation firm representing our clients in a variety of sport resolution forums globally. We are one of the world’s pre-eminent law firm of choice for athletes, players, agents, teams and defendants in issues such as anti-doping disputes, anti-corruption and governance, reputation protection matters, sports and commercial disputes, and arbitration.

We are an international Practice with just under 25 team members based predominantly in the UK, with small offices in Switzerland and the US.

In addition, this role will also support our subsidiary E-sports gaming agency - DotX Talent, with 5 remote working employees currently.

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Requirements

1. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment:

• Execute the firm's talent acquisition strategy.
• Manage all vacancy postings and sourcing channels.
• Build talent pipelines, headhunt where necessary and ensure positive candidate experiences.
• Oversee end-to-end hiring campaigns, screen and preliminary interview candidates.
• Own and develop the small-scale internship and graduate programme - including building relationships with relevant partner institutions, representing the firm at law fairs and helping us to grow with impressive talent from the very best universities.
• Handle employment offers and contracting.
• Build the employer brand for Morgan Sports Law creating great content and supporting with a social media strategy.

2. Onboarding:

• Oversee detailed pre-employment checks.
• Support Visa application processes where necessary.
• Deliver new staff inductions.
• Own the probation management process and ensure a positive experience for all new recruits.

3. Training & Development:

• Manage a small-scale internship and trainee program, ensuring appropriate supervision, feedback and development is offered and our compliance with SRA regulations.
• Promote relevant professional development and mandatory legal training.
• Mange the performance review process (including 360 feedback gathering) and encourage and coach supervisors to deliver effective feedback have quality career discussions.

4. Policy & Compliance:

• Promote and review company policies, procedures, and contracts, ensuring alignment with employment law and legislation.
• Collaborate with the Practice Manager on employee experience and relations issues including grievances, complaints, disciplinary processes, and mediation (you'll be pleased to know the latter is infrequent in this high performing, engaged organisation!).
• Ensure the firm's compliance with workplace health & safety and employment legislation.

5. General HR Management:

• Administer and promote employee benefits including payroll (with assistance from Finance), pension, insurance, bonus structures, and paid time-offs. This is in relation to the UK and overseas office locations.
• Contribute to ad hoc HR projects as directed by the Practice Manager, such as performance management, HR data management, reward bench-marking, engagement, and internal communication.
• Take ownership of issues relating to employee experience and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Administer and produce contracts, official documents, and other HR-related paperwork.
• Administer and maximise use of firm HR tools and software such as Hibob HR Platform, Workable ATS and Access eLearning training system.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• You will have at least 3 years’ extensive HR experience within professional services (preferably legal sector) to the extent that you are both confident and competent at running day-to-day HR operations independently autonomously with minimal supervision.
• CIPD part or fully qualified (or equivalent).
• Graduate and Apprentice/Internship recruitment campaign management experience.
• Experience of developing and delivering on-boarding and development activities.
• Experience of driving recruitment best practice and innovative techniques.
• Experience in HR process design including configuring and using HR systems automated workflows.
• Proven strong KPI delivery.
• Knowledge of UK employment law and contractual administration.

Desirable

• High standard of academic achievement, preferably to degree level or above.
• Experience of supporting visa application processes.
• Experience owning employee relations, performance management and employee engagement activities.
• Experience of managing overseas hiring campaigns and HR operations (particularly in the US and EMEA).
  

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a “no job too big or too small” attitude.
• Someone who exceeds people’s expectations on a regular basis.
• Results driven, yet light-hearted and fun.
• Able to work well under pressure/ambiguity and to independently manage own mandates.
• Charismatic, professional communicator and confident in representing the firm in public forums.
• Able to think outside the box e.g. to attract talent into niche roles.
• Discreet and professional at all times.
• Great at stakeholder management.
• A stickler for detail.
• Passionate about working in the legal sector.

Benefits

We see this as a very exciting part-time role where you'll have the trust and autonomy to really add value and shape the function in the way you feel delivers best value. We offer a competitive salary of £33,000- £9,000 gross pa (FTE salary 5,000 - 65,000 gross pa), alongside core benefits such as 25 days holiday (pro-rata if not working across 5 days) and a pension plan, private medical insurance, business and leisure travel insurance, reward platform perks, friendly and professional collegiate environment, and are happy to be flexible on work patterns and hours.

Other Info

Travel between our London & Surrey offices will be a feature, particularly for selection interviewing and building relationships with team members, however there is scope for a high level of flexible remote working in this role.

The firm's human resources needs have been met by an external consultant for several years, and they will remain retained on a reduced basis to provide both thorough on-boarding support and ongoing mentorship, supervision and as a sounding board for any complex matters as needed.

The firm has very good staff retention, and an a positive employee relations climate with respectful and compassionate leadership. However, as is often common in professional service firms, it can be hard to find time with the senior leaders so you need to have good judgement, a pro-active attitude and enjoy working with a high level of independence and autonomy.

Are you an experienced HR Manager, interested in joining a dynamic, growth-focused company? Fulkers Bailey Russell are at an exciting stage of transformation, as we expand we are focusing on our impact, and our people – join us as we continue an exciting period of growth and change.

Why Fulkers Bailey Russell?

Our motto is ‘big enough to cut it, small enough to care’ – we foster a culture of genuine care for our employees – our 'Fulkers people'. We pride ourselves on a foundation built on our friendly, supportive, professional, and ambitious people, infusing these values into everything we do. As we skyrocket in business growth and success, our team has expanded by a remarkable 20% in the last 12 months alone!

Your Role: Human Resources Manager

As our HR Manager, you’ll provide comprehensive operational HR support across the business. Working as trusted professional, you will be the ‘go-to’ person for employees and line managers for all things HR related. Taking a pragmatic approach, this is a role that empowers you to use your business partnering skills whilst working with a supportive team. As the role reports to the HR Director, there will also be opportunities to support with strategic HR initiatives. Work from our sociable London office on a Hybrid basis.

What does the role involve?

• Responsible for operational services and advice across all facets of HR including employee relations, performance management, engagement, retention and recognition and learning & development.
• Supporting the TA team with workforce planning, recruitment and talent mapping
• Responsible for ensuring all HR operational activities are undertaken with a customer service approach, ensuring emails and phone queries are answered in a timely manner and that the company views HR as a trusted and efficient partner
• Leading on ER cases (managed exits, performance and sickness absence management, probation reviews etc)
• Identifying people themes and trends and seeking proposals to address, support and improve our offering.
• Leading on HR systems and processes, seeking improvement review and implementation
• Line manage the HR Advisor ensuring their workload is aligned with operational HR objectives and that they have the opportunity to learn and grow within the role.
• Responsible for suite of employee benefits maintenance and suggesting improvements where necessary
• Taking an active role in understanding the business financials ensuring that operational HR activities are aligned with budgets and broader fiscal objectives
• Actively seek to drive a positive culture throughout the organisation acting as ‘boots on the ground’ to identify any areas for improvement
• Taking an active role in identify line manager needs, providing training and upskilling where necessary so that our managers become confident in managing their teams
• Supporting the wider business to move to a ‘professional communities’ model and take accountability for their own learning and development

Requirements

What skills and experience might a person need to undertake this this role?

• Experience in a similar HR role, independently managing a range of ER cases
• Ideally CIPD qualified to minimum level 5
• Experience in managing others, supporting and training senior staff and negotiation skills
• Detailed understanding of general employment law principles and best practise
• Confident approach to managing workload and able to deputise for the HR Director
• You’re a ‘people-person’ with excellent communication skills, and able to work effectively with colleagues and candidates at all levels
• Highly organised, with excellent ability to multi-task and adapt to priorities

Benefits

Joining us at Fulkers Bailey Russell isn't just about being part of a great team—it's a thrilling journey packed with fantastic perks! We believe we are a great place to work and for people to develop their careers - we strive to satisfy the career aspirations of our people in a friendly, professional, environmentally and socially positive way. Here’s what’s on offer;

• Enjoy 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), growing with an extra day after five years of service.
• An additional day off on your birthday.
• Health cover and benefits from day one and x 2 salary death in service coverage.
• Annual company bonus and salary review.
• A company pension.
• We cover membership fees for relevant professional bodies.
• Career development, chartership learning support and training opportunities to support your continuous growth

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.

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Job Title:

Deputy HR Manager (UK)

Location:

Uxbridge, London, UK

Reports to:

HR Manager

Role Overview

The Deputy HR Manager will act as the second-in-command to the HR Manager, supporting the leadership of the HR team and deputising in their absence. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities, including employee relations, policy implementation, compliance with UK employment law, and driving HR projects. The Deputy HR Manager will also play a key role in talent management, organisational development, and ensuring HR practices align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Leadership & Support

• Deputise for the HR Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth running of HR operations.
• Support the HR Manager in leading the HR team and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR matters.

2. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, performance issues, redundancies, etc.).
• Ensure HR policies and practices are legally compliant and up to date with UK employment law.
• Provide coaching and training to line managers on ER best practices.

3. Recruitment & Talent Development

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, working with hiring managers to attract top talent.
• Support succession planning, career development, and learning initiatives.
• Implement strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

4. Performance & Reward

• Lead performance appraisal cycles, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Work with HR Manager to review compensation, benefits, and reward structures.
• Provide input into salary reviews and bonus processes.

5. HR Operations & Projects

• Ensure accurate HR data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Support payroll coordination and benefits administration with relevant departments.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects such as diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, and change management.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (CIPD Level 5/7 strongly preferred).
• 5+ years’ HR experience, including proven employee relations and people management exposure.
• Experience in a deputy/assistant manager or senior HR advisor role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Title:

Deputy HR Manager (UK)

Location:

Uxbridge, London, UK

Reports to:

HR Manager

Role Overview

The Deputy HR Manager will act as the second-in-command to the HR Manager, supporting the leadership of the HR team and deputising in their absence. This role combines both strategic and operational responsibilities, including employee relations, policy implementation, compliance with UK employment law, and driving HR projects. The Deputy HR Manager will also play a key role in talent management, organisational development, and ensuring HR practices align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Leadership & Support

• Deputise for the HR Manager in their absence, ensuring smooth running of HR operations.
• Support the HR Manager in leading the HR team and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Act as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on HR matters.

2. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage complex ER cases (grievances, disciplinaries, performance issues, redundancies, etc.).
• Ensure HR policies and practices are legally compliant and up to date with UK employment law.
• Provide coaching and training to line managers on ER best practices.

3. Recruitment & Talent Development

• Oversee recruitment and selection processes, working with hiring managers to attract top talent.
• Support succession planning, career development, and learning initiatives.
• Implement strategies to improve employee engagement, retention, and wellbeing.

4. Performance & Reward

• Lead performance appraisal cycles, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Work with HR Manager to review compensation, benefits, and reward structures.
• Provide input into salary reviews and bonus processes.

5. HR Operations & Projects

• Ensure accurate HR data management, reporting, and analytics.
• Support payroll coordination and benefits administration with relevant departments.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects such as diversity & inclusion, employee engagement, and change management.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (CIPD Level 5/7 strongly preferred).
• 5+ years’ HR experience, including proven employee relations and people management exposure.
• Experience in a deputy/assistant manager or senior HR advisor role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Exciting Part-Time HR & Talent Acquisition Manager opportunity working for a top ranked B2B PR & Marketing Consultancy where the team can only be described as enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, ambitious and, last but not least, friendly. Work-life balance is very important which is why this HR role will be for 3 days per week (2 wfh and 1 office based in their trendy Central London hub).

As HR Manager you will be responsible for the recruitment retention and nurturing of the Agency's team; ensure their unique culture is not lost as they grow, but is instead understood, bought into and ‘lived’ by the whole team; moreover support their objectives to be a destination employer and a great place to work!

Working closely with the Senior Leadership team you will have full management and oversight of all areas of HR, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding, Training & Development, Staff Appraisals, Rewards & Benefits, Strategy & Project management.

What is important?

We are looking for a 'star quality' dynamic, friendly 'plate-spinning' HR Manager ideally from a Creative Services or Media background with at least 5 years experience in a generalist HR and Talent Management role wearing all the hats.

What is involved?

• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team and the business on all HR Matters
• Promoting employee relations.
• HR administration across a broad range of areas.
• Handling any performance/conduct/discipline/grievance issues.
• Working across all areas of Learning and development, including training delivery and design.
• Recruitment, talent acquisition and selection at all levels.
• Employee engagement and advising on employee reward when needed.
• Maintaining and improving HR systems, appraisals and processes.
• Participation in other projects as and when required such as their graduate training program.

What we are looking for –

• CIPD Qualified (or similar)
• Excellent communication skills
• Energy, outside the box thinking, proactivity, fun-factor
• Have worked within the media/marketing/creative services sector