Human Resources Manager

Frazer Jones; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Frazer Jones is partnering with a globally recognised investment management firm to appoint a senior HR lead for the UK, Jersey and Italy. You will report to CHRO, shape people strategy, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while guiding an HR team.

You will oversee employee relations, compliance, and transformation programmes, driving exceptional employee experiences across regions and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in financial services or fast-paced environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law; exposure to Jersey/Italy is advantageous.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Exceptional employee relations skills and sound judgement.
• Experience leading and developing HR professionals.

Responsibilities

• Shape people strategy and partner with business leaders to support growth across UK, Jersey and Italy.
• Lead employee relations, provide pragmatic guidance and coach senior leaders.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across jurisdictions and implement best practices.
• Use people data to drive engagement and improve retention.
• Lead HR transformation projects with global teams and implement new systems/processes.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, immigration and core HR operations to deliver excellent employee experience.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing HR team and foster continuous learning.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Stakeholder management

People strategy

Cross-functional partnering

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Tools

Workday

Greenhouse

Job description

Are you a commercially minded HR leader who thrives in high-performance environments? Do you enjoy partnering with senior stakeholders, tackling complex people challenges, and building exceptional employee experiences?

We're partnering with a globally recognised investment management firm at the forefront of technology, data and innovation. With an entrepreneurial culture, ambitious growth plans and a commitment to excellence, this organisation offers a unique opportunity for an experienced HR professional to take ownership of the people agenda across the UK, Jersey and Italy.

Reporting directly to the CHRO, you'll sit at the heart of the business, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders while leading a talented HR team and driving strategic and operational HR initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

What You'll Be Doing

As the senior HR lead for the region, you'll have the autonomy and influence to make a real impact.

• Partner closely with business leaders to shape people strategy and support organisational growth.
• Lead on all employee relations matters, providing pragmatic advice, coaching leaders and navigating complex challenges with confidence.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation across the UK, Jersey and Italy, staying ahead of regulatory changes and implementing best practice.
• Use people data and insights to inform decision-making, drive engagement and enhance retention.
• Champion key HR transformation projects, partnering with global teams to implement new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, immigration and core HR operations, ensuring an exceptional employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing HR team, creating a culture of continuous learning and growth.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong technical HR expertise with commercial acumen, gravitas and the confidence to influence at senior levels.

You’ll bring:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally within financial services, professional services or another fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of UK employment law (exposure to Jersey and/or Italy would be highly advantageous).
• A proven track record of partnering with senior leaders and influencing business decisions.
• Exceptional employee relations experience and sound judgement.
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing HR professionals.
• A proactive, hands-on mindset and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving business.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Workday and/or Greenhouse would be beneficial but is not essential.