HR Manager

Strictly Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury travel business in West London seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead the HR function and develop a people strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of HR experience, knowledge of UK employment law, and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a salary between £60,000 and £80,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HR experience with exposure to operational and strategic HR.
• Strong background as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager, confident to influence at leadership level.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a people strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Oversee performance management and employee engagement processes.
• Act as first point of contact for employee relations.

Skills

5 years' HR experience

Knowledge of UK employment law

Interpersonal and communication skills

Adaptable approach

Job description

Overview

HR Manager — Location: West London | Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing luxury travel business in West London to recruit an experienced HR professional. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HR Advisor seeking a step up or an existing HR Manager looking to broaden their impact in a dynamic and people-first environment.

Role

As HR Manager, you will report directly to senior leadership and take ownership of the HR function, acting as both a strategic partner and a hands-on operator. This is a broad generalist position where you\'ll lead on people strategy, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations while ensuring the company\'s values and culture remain at the heart of its success.

• Developing and implementing a people strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Leading recruitment, retention, and talent development initiatives.
• Overseeing performance management and employee engagement processes.
• Acting as the first point of contact for employee relations, providing pragmatic and solutions-focused advice.
• Reviewing and maintaining HR policies and ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
• Supporting benefits, payroll, and contractual documentation.
• Driving wellbeing, inclusion, and cultural initiatives across the business.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring:

• Minimum 5 years' HR experience, ideally with exposure to both operational and strategic HR.
• A strong background as a Senior HR Advisor or HR Manager, with confidence to influence at leadership level.
• Solid knowledge of UK employment law.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire trust and build strong relationships.
• A hands-on and adaptable approach, suited to a fast-moving and growing company.
• Experience within travel, hospitality, or luxury services would be a distinct advantage.