HR Manager - UK, Ireland & Nordics (12 Month FTC)

Levi Strauss; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global apparel company is seeking an experienced HR leader for a maternity cover role in London. This role involves leading a cross-functional HR team, ensuring compliance with laws across multiple regions, and driving HR strategies to enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR management experience and a strong grasp of employment law, with a commitment to fostering a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR/Employee Relations in a management role.
• Proven knowledge of TUPE legislation and experience managing transfer processes.
• Up-to-date understanding of employment law in the UK and Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR strategies and programs to enhance performance and deliver high-quality services.
• Provide expert guidance on TUPE transfers and employee relations cases.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and external requirements.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

Coaching and advising

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR qualification

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit -and your future.

About the Job

We’re looking for an experienced HR leader to step into a high-impact maternity cover role, leading a team across payroll operations, employee relations, and talent for the UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets. Reporting to the VP HR Europe, you’ll lead and develop a cross-functional HR team, partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, simplify processes, and support workforce planning across multiple countries. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape strategic HR delivery, ensure legal and operational compliance, and champion a consistent, high-quality employee experience across diverse regional frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of HR strategies and programmes to enhance organisational performance and deliver efficient, high-quality services aligned with the HR delivery model.
• Act as a strategic leader and role model, managing and coaching the HR team to deliver aligned, high-impact people solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on TUPE transfers, restructurings, and organisational change initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and alignment with company values.
• Advise on complex employee relations cases, negotiations, and cross-regional HR projects, contributing to broader HR strategy.
• Coach managers on HR policies and practices, including performance, diversity, compensation, and development.
• Build commercial and cultural insight across UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets, navigating diverse employment frameworks.
• Support workforce planning with the VP HR Europe, offering strategic input to HRBPs, COEs, and business leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery, simplifying and harmonising processes across regions.
• Own the annual Labour Plan (headcount and remuneration) and partner with Finance on monthly tracking and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and external requirements, including accurate reporting and liaison with local authorities.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation processes across multiple markets, ensuring operational accuracy and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR/Employee Relations in a management role, ideally across multiple countries.
• Proven knowledge of TUPE legislation and hands-on experience managing transfer processes.
• Up-to-date understanding of employment law across the UK, Ireland. Nordic markets is advantageous.

Functional Competencies

• Strong grasp of employment law and ER case management.
• Skilled in coaching and advising managers on HR and ER matters.
• Experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and HR service delivery models.
• Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a matrix environment.
• Proficient in MS Office; HR systems knowledge a plus.

Leadership & Personal Characteristics

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and partner with senior stakeholders.
• Skilled at building relationships across diverse cultural contexts.
• Resilient and positive leadership style in fast-paced, target-driven environments.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

We offer hybrid working, with an expectation of 3 days per week in our London office.

LOCATION: London, United Kingdom

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full time