Human Resources Manager

Huntress; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional subscriptions

Extended Christmas closure

Annual remote working week

Structured CPD programme

Corporate gym discounts

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A leading architecture practice in Greater London is searching for a Senior HR Manager to oversee HR functions across its UK and Poland studios. This hands-on role requires profound knowledge of UK employment law and experience managing a large employee base. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to the board, ensuring compliance while promoting a positive workplace culture. Interested candidates should apply today to be part of this design-led, people-focused practice.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role within a business of over 100 employees.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practices.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders at SMT or Board level.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, proactive and approachable, with high levels of discretion.
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Extended Christmas office closure in addition to annual leave
• Annual remote working week for added flexibility
• Structured CPD programme with mentoring and training support
• Corporate gym discounts and funded wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• …and much more

Responsibilities

• Lead the full HR function as a trusted advisor to management.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure HR policies are compliant and applied consistently.
• Oversee employee relations matters including performance, absence, grievances, disciplinaries, wellbeing and learning & development.
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are legally compliant and consistently applied across the UK and Poland offices.
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, working with agencies and hiring managers.
• Manage HR administration, employee data, reporting and HR metrics.
• Oversee monthly UK payroll input and UK benefits administration.
• Liaise with external partners including payroll, insurers, benefits and recruitment providers.
• Champion staff wellbeing and contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture.

Skills

UK employment law knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

HR metrics

Payroll coordination

Job description

Office Based – after probation – Hybrid (4 days in the office, Friday working from home)

An award-winning architecture practice is seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead and manage the full HR function across its UK and Poland studios. Working with a 200-strong team, this is a senior, hands‑on role partnering closely with the Board and Senior Management Team to align people strategy with business objectives, ensure compliance with employment legislation, and promote a positive, high‑performing and supportive workplace across the practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full HR function, acting as a trusted advisor to the Board and Senior Management Team
• Be the first point of contact for employees and managers on all HR matters
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, development, and offboarding
• Oversee employee relations matters including performance, absence, grievances, disciplinaries, wellbeing and learning & development
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are legally compliant and consistently applied across the UK and Poland offices
• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment, working with agencies and hiring managers
• Manage HR administration, employee data, reporting and HR metrics
• Oversee monthly UK payroll input and UK benefits administration
• Liaise with external partners including payroll, insurers, benefits and recruitment providers
• Champion staff wellbeing and contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture

Experience Required

• Proven experience in an HR Manager role within a business of 100+ employees
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
• Experience advising senior stakeholders and operating at SMT/Board level
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, proactive and approachable, with high levels of discretion
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Extended Christmas office closure in addition to annual leave
• Annual remote working week for added flexibility
• Structured CPD programme with mentoring and training support
• Corporate gym discounts and funded wellbeing activities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme
• …and much more

If you are an experienced HR Manager looking to play a true generalist and hands‑on role within a design‑led, people‑focused practice, apply today.