HR Manager

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global executive search firm in Central London is seeking a Human Resources Manager to play a critical role in their growing People team. This position, operating on a hybrid basis, will report to the Chief People Officer in the US. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of HR experience, along with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include providing HR expertise, managing performance discussions, and ensuring compliance with employment law. Competitive salary of up to £100k is offered for this fixed-term contract until January 2027.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Demonstrable experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner.
• Strong grasp of employment law and HR lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR expertise to the executive search team.
• Drive meaningful performance discussions.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation.

Skills

HR Generalist

Communication

Relationship Management

Employment Law

HRIS Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or similar

Job description

7-HRM/SDFA
Human Resources Manager
Executive Search
Central London
Hybrid Structure, 9am - 6pm
FTC until January 2027
Competitive Salary - c-100k
Start ASAP

About the Client:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing global executive search and consulting firm as a key role within their People team. You will be joining a collaborative, fast-paced London office on a fixed-term basis as they embark on a period of huge growth.

About the Role:

VWA have worked with this exciting firm for over 10 years and are recruiting a Human Resources Manager role sitting within the expanding People team. The role will report directly into the Chief People Officer in the US, allowing for fantastic exposure. You will work with leaders and other team members on a wide variety of people-related initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide HR expertise to the executive search team by addressing workplace concerns and guiding managers through performance, behaviour, and team dynamic challenges.
• Work with leaders to drive meaningful performance discussions, objective setting, and feedback.
• Facilitate improvement initiatives and leverage insights to boost team productivity and engagement.
• Partner with HR Operations to deliver seamless employee lifecycle activities from hire to exit, including compensation adjustments and structural changes.
• Ensure accuracy in HR data management and help enhance internal tools and procedures.
• Uphold compliance with employment legislation, company guidelines, and ethical practices.
• Contribute to organisation-wide People & Culture projects and participate in recurring activities like annual reviews, talent assessments, and pay cycles.

Candidate Specification:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a similar field.
• Demonstrable experience as an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner, ideally within professional services, executive search, consulting environments or other high-velocity corporate settings dealing with employee relations issues and having a specific focus on compliance.
• Strong grasp of employment law, compliance requirements and core HR lifecycle processes.
• Skilled at navigation between big‑picture HR strategy and day‑to‑day operational needs.
• Brilliant communication and relationship management capabilities.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and exercise sound judgement.
• Experience working with HRIS software and HR documentation practices.

Additional Information:

• Competitive salary - c. 70-100k.
• Hours are 9am - 6pm - due to the international nature of the role, flexibility outside core hours is required.
• Hybrid structure.
• FTC for until January 2027, ideally starting ASAP – either this side of Christmas or in January.
• An exciting opportunity to join a private equity‑backed business with an ambitious growth plan.
• A great chance to become part of a friendly, welcoming team.
• Benefits and working‑from‑home arrangements are being updated.

If this exciting HR Manager role appeals to you, apply now!