HR Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious luxury retail brand is seeking a HR Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract based in Central London. The ideal candidate will have a strong generalist HR background, excellent communication skills, and experience partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced retail environment. This opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the employee experience within a globally recognized brand.

Qualifications

• Strong generalist HR background with experience partnering directly with business leaders.
• Ideally from a retail or consumer brand environment.
• Confidence operating in a standalone role.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across all generalist activities.
• Coach and partner with managers to enhance leadership capability.
• Manage HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation.
• Lead on HR projects or process improvements as required.
• Own payroll submission and HR administration.
• Champion wellbeing and employee experience.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Proactive and resilient

Job description

I am thrilled to be working with this super luxury retail brand that are seeking a HR Manager for a 6 month FTC to join the business immediately.

HR Manager – Luxury Retail

Central London – 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH
6 Month FTC
£50,000

Are you an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, premium retail environment? We are partnering with a prestigious luxury retail brand to appoint a Standalone HR Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

In this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, delivering a full generalist HR service across the employee lifecycle. You’ll work closely with leaders to ensure a high-performance, inclusive culture and an exceptional employee experience aligned to the brand’s luxury values.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on HR support across all generalist activities including employee relations, performance, recruitment, onboarding and HR operations
• Coach and partner with managers to enhance leadership capability and drive engagement
• Manage HR policies and ensure compliance with UK employment legislation
• Lead on any HR projects or process improvements as required
• Own payroll submission and HR administration with accuracy and confidentiality
• Champion wellbeing, employee experience and operational excellence

About You

• Strong generalist background with experience partnering directly with business leaders
• Ideally from a retail or consumer brand environment, with confidence operating in a standalone role
• Excellent communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, resilient HR professional who enjoys variety and rolling up their sleeves

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact within a globally recognised luxury brand.