HR Manager

Walker Lovell; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational organisation in London is looking for an HR leader to shape people strategy while impacting operational effectiveness. The role requires 5–7 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of UK employment law. Benefits include a performance-linked package, private medical insurance, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Performance-linked package with bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Generous employee discount on products

Hybrid working model with regular office presence

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ HR experience, ideally from HR Manager or Supervisor level.
• Strong expertise in UK employment law.
• Experience in matrix organisations and multi-country HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver people strategies.
• Lead employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Implement HR initiatives to enhance engagement and retention.
• Oversee HR operations including recruitment and payroll.

Skills

HR experience

Stakeholder influence

Knowledge of UK employment law

Job description

Step into a visible HR leadership role with the scope to shape people strategy while staying close to operational impact.

Why This Business

A multinational organisation with a strong European presence is investing in HR leadership to strengthen performance, engagement, and compliance. Joining at this stage offers the chance to influence across multiple markets while gaining senior exposure in a complex, fast-moving environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with senior stakeholders across the UK and Nordics to deliver people strategies that drive performance and culture
• Lead on employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Implement HR initiatives to enhance engagement, retention, and leadership capability
• Oversee HR operations, including recruitment, payroll, and policy alignment, balancing daily delivery with long-term projects

What You’ll Bring

• 5–7 years’ HR experience, ideally stepping up from HR Manager or Supervisor level
• Strong expertise in UK employment law and proven stakeholder influence
• Experience in matrix organisations and multi-country HR operations
• Resilience, agility, and confidence to balance empathy with accountability

Who This Suits

You’re a commercially minded HR professional who thrives on visibility and influence. Ready to step beyond a single-country remit, you’ll excel at combining people-first leadership with operational delivery in a multinational setting.

Benefits

• Performance-linked package with bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Generous employee discount on products
• Hybrid working model with regular office presence

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.