HR Manager

Sutton; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global cultural consultancy is seeking an HR Manager for their London office (hybrid). The role involves managing the employee lifecycle, overseeing UK and French payroll processes, and advising line managers. Candidates should have 5+ years in HR, solid knowledge of UK and French employment law, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary of £40,000–£50,000. Apply by 5th August 2025.

Benefits

Hybrid working culture

Ongoing learning and development

Global exposure

Qualifications

• 5 years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and some French law.
• Experience managing UK and French payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire employee lifecycle from hiring to exits.
• Oversee payroll processes in compliance with local legislation.
• Advise on recruitment, time off, and performance reviews.
• Conduct first-round interviews and maintain candidate pipelines.
• Ensure the HRIS operates effectively and maintain records.

Skills

HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Knowledge of French law

Payroll management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Planning skills

Proactivity

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

BambooHR

Job description

Overview

HR Manager — London (Hybrid) | £40,000–£50,000 dependant on experience — Full-time | Global team | Fast-paced + Purpose-driven

What you’ll do

Are you the calm in HR’s storm? The kind of person who can juggle payroll, policy, and administration? If so, we’d love to talk.

We're looking for an HR Manager to join our Group Operations team, reporting directly into the Chief People Officer. This is your chance to shape people experience across our global offices, while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

• Own the employee lifecycle from hiring, onboarding, exits, and everything in between
• Own the UK and French payroll process in line with local legislation
• Advise line managers on recruitment, time off and performance reviews
• Conduct first-round interviews and keep our candidate pipeline strong and diverse
• Keep our HRIS (BambooHR) running smoothly and all records squeaky clean
• Liaise with agencies, process payroll data, and manage benefits like a pro
• Help source training that empowers our teams
• Jump into global projects, streamline processes, and be a real culture champion

What we’re looking for

• 5 years of HR experience in a fast-paced environment
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law and French law knowledge
• Solid experience of UK and French payroll
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and planning skills
• Proactive, adaptable, and ready to roll up your sleeves
• A CIPD qualification is advantageous

Who we are

Sutton is a global cultural consultancy, working with some of the world’s most exciting arts, design, and heritage organisations. Our teams are passionate, curious, and collaborative and we’re serious about creating a workplace where people feel empowered and supported.

What you’ll get

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000
• A hybrid, flexible working culture
• Global exposure and the chance to make a real impact
• Access to ongoing learning and development
• A workplace that values people-first HR

Sutton is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants throughout the interview process and do not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious beliefs or disability.

Ready to bring your HR expertise to a team that values people, purpose, and a little bit of flair?Apply now! We’d love to hear from you!

Application details

Application Deadline: 11:59pm Tuesday 5th August 2025.

You must have the right to work within the UK. Due to the high volumes of applications, we will only be able to reply to those candidates who are shortlisted.