HR Manager

HR Leadership

• Provide HR guidance to leadership teams across Europe.
• Develop and implement the regional HR plan in line with global strategy and local regulatory requirements.

Employee Relations and Policy Management

• Serve as the primary advisor on employee relations, ensuring compliance with UK and European employment legislation.
• Manage performance, disciplinary, and grievance processes.
• Maintain and update HR policies to reflect current legal requirements and best practices.

Talent Acquisition and Development

• Oversee and drive recruitment across European offices, ensuring a consistent, inclusive, and high-quality selection process.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce needs and attract top talent.
• Support leadership with workforce planning, succession, and professional development initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits, and HR Operations

• Manage compensation reviews, bonus processes, and benefits administration in partnership with finance and Global HR.
• Ensure HR data integrity and GDPR compliance.
• Produce HR analytics and reports to support business.
• Identify and implement process improvements for greater efficiency and consistency.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of HR Generalists, Office Manager and administrative team.
• Build a collaborative, high-performing HR culture focused on accountability and service excellence.

Culture, Engagement, and Office Management

• Champion a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture.
• Lead employee engagement, recognition, and well-being programs.
• Oversee office management operations to ensure a productive and supportive workplace environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s or CIPD qualification preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of progressive HR experience, including team leadership.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice (essential).
• Experience in financial services or asset management preferred.
• Exposure to managing HR across multiple European jurisdictions advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and drive positive change.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative and approachable leadership style.
• Commercially aware, pragmatic, and solution-oriented.
• Adaptable to a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion.