Autonomous HR Manager | People & Culture Lead

SF Recruitment (Nottingham); Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR Manager to lead the People function for a growing workforce of around 400 employees in Greater London. The role is mainly on-site with flexibility for occasional home working. Candidates should have broad HR experience, strong ER expertise, and the ability to balance strategic and operational work. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a high performance culture. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Benefits

Up to £55,000 salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Broad generalist HR experience, ideally gained within an SME environment.
• Ability to balance strategic projects with hands on operational work.
• Experience guiding and coaching managers in ER matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive HR support across the full employee lifecycle.
• Lead and advise on ER matters, coaching managers.
• Oversee recruitment and onboarding to ensure a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Broad generalist HR experience

Strong ER expertise

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Influencing skills

Education

CIPD Level 5 / 7 (or equivalent experience)

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR Manager to lead the People function for a growing workforce of around 400 employees in Greater London. The role is mainly on-site with flexibility for occasional home working. Candidates should have broad HR experience, strong ER expertise, and the ability to balance strategic and operational work. This position offers autonomy and the chance to shape a high performance culture. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.