HR Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in London is seeking an experienced HR Manager to oversee the full HR function and align people strategies with business growth. This role requires a solid HR generalist with experience in financial services and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate is passionate about culture and making a tangible impact in a growing environment.

Qualifications

• Solid HR generalist experience in financial services, ideally in Investment Management.
• Experience working across EMEA with familiarity in employment law.
• Confident in influencing senior stakeholders and operating independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function across EMEA with strategic and operational focus.
• Refresh HR policies, frameworks, and processes.
• Drive engagement, wellbeing, and DE&I initiatives.

Skills

Fluent in at least one additional European language

HR generalist experience in financial services

Stakeholder influencing

Problem solving

Cultural awareness

Job description

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Fluent in at least one additional European language

I’m partnering with a highly regarded investment management firm specialising in European private markets in central London to recruit an experienced and forward-thinking HR Manager. This is a newly shaped role, with ownership of the full people agenda. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a growing, entrepreneurial environment and wants to help build something meaningful from the inside out.

My client is looking for someone who can bring energy, confidence, and fresh ideas. You’ll play a key role in shaping the firm’s culture, modernising HR practices, and aligning people strategy with business growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own and lead the end-to-end HR function across EMEA, with a blend of strategic and operational focus
• Partner closely with senior leadership to shape a values-led, high-performance culture
• Refresh and modernise HR policies, frameworks, and processes
• Lead core HR areas including employee relations, performance, compensation, onboarding, and compliance
• Support the business through growth and change, acting as a cultural ambassador and trusted adviser
• Drive engagement, wellbeing, and DE&I initiatives that reflect the firm's values
• Oversee HR compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including regulatory requirements where relevant
• Leverage data and insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement

About you:

• Solid HR generalist experience, in financial services. Ideally in an Investment Management environment
• Experience working across EMEA and familiarity with employment law in multiple jurisdictions
• Fluent in at least one additional European language (essential)
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and operating autonomously
• Strategic thinker who’s also hands-on - a natural builder and problem solver
• Comfortable in a scale-up or smaller business environment where agility is key
• Passionate about culture, people experience, and making a tangible impact