431 Senior Hr Manager jobs in London

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 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.

Summary We are looking for a highly organised and experienced HR Manager to lead and manage all aspects of human resources within Harris Garrard Academy. This pivotal role encompasses recruitment, payroll administration, staff welfare, compliance, and governance support. You will work closely with the Principal and senior leadership team to ensure the effective delivery of HR services aligned with Federation policies and employment legislation. The role is a 12 month fixed-term contract. Main Areas of Responsibility Your responsibilities will include: Managing the recruitment and appointments process Ensuring the accuracy of the Academy’s single central record Payroll and all associated business Auditing staff sickness records and preparing termly reports Organising and maintaining confidential staff files Additional HR tasks as directed, including include referrals to occupational health, organising interviews with the Principal and liaising with staff representatives Working closely with the Business Manager/Principal’s PA to produce salary assessments Directing staff to the correct source of information regarding pensions, salaries, maternity, grievance, complaints etc. For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. Qualifications & Experience We would like to hear from you if you have: At least three years’ experience working in an office environment Experience of training staff successfully in a range of duties Experience of working as part of a team Educated to degree level or Equivalent Knowledge of Microsoft software packages Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation Secure Knowledge of Human resources legislation Basic knowledge of financial procedures Training and Certification in a broad range of Health and Safety areas Knowledge of procurement processes Knowledge of the key principles of staff management For the full job specification, please download the Job Pack. Professional Development & Benefits Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website. Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. About Us Harris Garrard Academy is an all-through 3–18 academy with approximately 1500 pupils on roll and joined the Harris Federation as a sponsored academy in September 2017. In our recent 2021 Ofsted inspection the Academy was rated GOOD in all areas on a strong and consistent trajectory of improvement. The academy is based in Thamesmead in a purpose built building. We are now on a journey towards “Outstanding”, led by highly experienced executive principals with proven track records of school transformation. Our vision is clear: nothing is impossible and everything is possible, irrespective of personal characteristics or background. Every problem has a solution. We believe we are more robust, resilient and determined as a team than as a group of individuals. We support, challenge and hold each other to account at all levels within the academy to ensure that our students achieve their potential, are motivated, engaged and fully prepared for life beyond our academy. Why work at Harris Garrard Academy? The opportunity to be involved in the continued transformation of a school A stunning working environment, in a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004 A highly motivated team, led by exceptionally experienced and talented senior leaders FREE on site gym available to staff with a number of staff sport clubs All the advantages of a successful academy group, with a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff Generous Harris rewards and benefits package

Job Title: HR Manager
Location: North London-based specialist sports/leisure facility
Salary: £41,000 – £5,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent: Full-Time

About Our Client
Our client is a leading North London-based specialist sports and leisure facility, offering a range of sports and recreational activities to a diverse community.

The organisation is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both staff and participants, with a strong focus on sustainability and community-driven initiatives.  As part of a friendly, supportive team, you'll be encouraged to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the success and development of the organisation.

The Role
We are looking for a HR Manager to support the ongoing growth and transformation of our client’s organisation. This is a key role that will guide the transition to a business partnering model while providing essential HR support across the business. The successful candidate will have a solid background in HR operations, with a thorough understanding of compliance, and a proven ability to drive effective HR practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Core Duties:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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).

Why Join Us:

• 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

How to Apply:
Click below to apply.

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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Job Title:         HR Manager - £50-55,000 per annum

Hours:             45 hours per week - Monday to Friday Fully office based.

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company as a People and Culture. Manager, Reporting to the People and Culture Director. The successful candidate will form part of Senior management team.

Role and Responsibilities:

To manage the HR team consisting of a People and Culture Generalist, ER Assistant, People Assistant and Recruitment Assistant. Within this role you will need to performance manage, coach, mentor and develop the People and Culture team to ensure that an excellent People service is always delivered to the business.

Build strong collaborative relationships with internal & external stakeholders

Continual review and improvement on the delivery of People processes, practices, policies and procedures

People Team department budget management 

Driving and developing the company Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategy

Ensure Operations are aware of the implications and effects of any proposed change both in employment law and with respect to company People policies and procedures.

Support current and future business needs of the organisation.

Work with wider HR team to ensure that our clients are kept informed of any changes (People related) on their contracts (whether planned or unpredicted).

Support the continual diversity and positivity in the work place.

Manage recruitment & retention processes.

Advise, lead and deliver on change programmes such as reorganisations, redundancies, restructures, TUPE (on boarding mobilisation, de mobilisation) etc

People lead on prestigious and/or complex contacts/sites

Lead and support on high risk ER cases.

Accountable for dealing/responding to ACAS EC claims, ET claims, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements or advising on other exit strategies

Be responsible for the performance appraisal process 

Ensure the team are supporting the business with poor performance, misconduct, absence management, probation fails, and other business related issues.

Guide managers through relevant processes and procedures, and attend/lead meetings with staff as appropriate

Developing Training Strategy

Support the business with developing succession planning and talent management

Monitor and be on top of the changes in employment legislation and advice as appropriate

Guide and support the team members with their work and activities and their continued professional development

Actively involved in our Tender process. Attend presentations

Person Specification

• Excellent communicate skills 
li>Experience in delivering presentations
• Possess excellent leadership and motivational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative, collaborative team player who will support colleagues.
• Previous experience working in a senior position such as a HR Manager, People Partner/ HRBP, Head of People
li>CIPD qualified (level 5 or above)- desirable
• Strong employment legislation knowledge/TUPE Experience
• Experience of handling varied and complex ER casework.
• Recruitment experience

We Staff arecollaborating with an established and long-term client of ours, for an FTC HR & Payroll Processing Manager based in Brent Cross. This is a FTC contact to cover maternity leave and the position is due to start within the next 4 weeks, subject to a 2 stage interview process.

JOB TILE: HR & Payroll Processing Manager

LOCATION : HENDON

DAY RATE : 150 TO 200 PER DAY DOE

SHIFT PATTERN : Monday to Friday 4 hours per day

CANDIDATE REQUITEMENTS & JOB DETAILS:

• CIPD L5 or by experience
• Minimum of 3 years experience
• Full 360 hands on experience of a HR department
• Previous experience of collecting employee hours for payroll
• Significant HR and payroll processing experience in a senior capacity
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, Excel, and core MS Office applications
• In-depth knowledge of current UK employment law, payroll regulations, and HR compliance
• Advising managers and directors at all levels.
• Coordinate recruitment processes from onboarding to closure
• Provide first-line support for HR-related queries
• Initiate improvements to HR systems
• Collate and prepare and process monthly payroll for factory employees
• Manage daily attendance and factory clocking systems for 110+

All interested candidates are required, to apply for this position and also to call We Staff for a P&C conversation

Job Title: HR Manager
Location: North London-based specialist sports/leisure facility
Salary: £41,000 – £5,000 (dependent on experience)
Permanent: Full-Time

About Our Client
Our client is a leading North London-based specialist sports and leisure facility, offering a range of sports and recreational activities to a diverse community.

The organisation is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both staff and participants, with a strong focus on sustainability and community-driven initiatives.  As part of a friendly, supportive team, you'll be encouraged to grow personally and professionally while contributing to the success and development of the organisation.

The Role
We are looking for a HR Manager to support the ongoing growth and transformation of our client’s organisation. This is a key role that will guide the transition to a business partnering model while providing essential HR support across the business. The successful candidate will have a solid background in HR operations, with a thorough understanding of compliance, and a proven ability to drive effective HR practices in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Core Duties:

• 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.

What We’re Looking For:

• 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).

Why Join Us:

• 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

How to Apply:
Click below to apply.

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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