HR Manager - UK

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

Job summary

A multinational organisation seeks an HR leader in London to shape people strategy while influencing multiple markets. This role demands 5–7 years of HR experience, strong UK employment law knowledge, and the ability to lead operational HR initiatives. 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver people strategies that drive performance.
• Lead on employee relations, compliance, and workforce planning.
• Implement HR initiatives to enhance engagement and retention.

Skills

UK employment law

Stakeholder influence

People-first leadership

Operational delivery

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.