Lead HR operations and strategic initiatives across the UK, focusing on compliance, employee lifecycle management, and partnering with business leaders to drive talent strategies.
About Brillio:
Brillio is one of the fastest growing digital technology service providers and a partner of choice for many Fortune 1000 companies seeking to turn disruption into a competitive advantage through innovative digital adoption. Brillio, renowned for its world-class professionals, referred to as "Brillians", distinguishes itself through their capacity to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge digital and design thinking skills with an unwavering dedication to client satisfaction.
Brillio takes pride in its status as an employer of choice, consistently attracting the most exceptional and talented individuals due to its unwavering emphasis on contemporary, groundbreaking technologies, and exclusive digital projects. Brillio's relentless commitment to providing an exceptional experience to its Brillians and nurturing their full potential consistently garners them the Great Place to Work® certification year after year.
As the UK HR Manager, you will lead HR operations and strategic people initiatives across the UK, with potential expansion into newer geographies in Europe. You will be responsible for compliance, employee lifecycle management, policy development, and partnering with business leaders to drive talent strategies aligned with Brillio’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead HR planning, prioritisation, and leadership engagement across UK.
- Act as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, advising on organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management.
- Lead and advise on employee relations cases including performance, disciplinaries, redundancies, and settlement agreements, in consultation with legal.
- Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle: onboarding, payroll inputs, benefits enrolment, performance reviews, and exits.
- Maintain and update Employee Handbook and HR policies in line with evolving UK employment law.
- Oversee payroll operations, pension contributions and compliance reviews.
- Support compensation, performance management, and talent calibration processes.
- Collaborate with global HR teams on process improvements and regional initiatives.
- Facilitate monthly Manager Forums and Connect townhalls, including agenda planning, recognition, and follow-ups.
- Coordinate Top Talent Connects and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Prepare and present executive packs covering attrition themes, headcount trends, and engagement metrics.
- Drive employee engagement initiatives such as Office Hours, wellbeing programs, Diversity & Inclusion events etc.
Qualifications
- 10–12 years of HR experience, preferably in the IT services industry.
- Advanced degree in HR or CIPD certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of UK employment law, compliance, and HR operations.
- Experience in performance management, compensation, and benefits design.
- Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for employee engagement, DEI, and culture-building initiatives.
Preferred Attributes
- Strategic mindset with operational excellence.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
- Collaborative, agile, and culturally aligned with Brillio’s values.
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Top Skills
Compensation And Benefits Design
Hr Operations
Performance Management
Uk Employment Law
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