Senior HR Manager

TN United Kingdom; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior HR Manager to join a dynamic team within an international financial services organization. This 18-month fixed-term contract role focuses on delivering the people strategy and driving performance initiatives. You'll play a pivotal role in managing a small HR team, supporting inclusion and culture programs, and influencing senior stakeholders. Join a forward-thinking company that values HR as a core partner in its success, where you can shape a growing people function and make a meaningful impact on employee experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in senior HR roles with previous experience of managing a small team.
• CIPD qualified with a hands-on, proactive leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Deputy to the Head of HR and key contact for senior leadership.
• Managing, mentoring, and coaching the HR team to deliver against key people objectives.

Skills

HR Leadership

Coaching

Performance Management

Employee Relations

Learning and Development

Strategic Delivery

Education

CIPD Qualification

Job description

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Senior HR Manager - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Richmond upon Thames - 2-3 days a week

Salary: £50,000-£60,000 plus bonus

Are you a people-focused HR leader with a passion for coaching, culture, and strategic delivery? An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Senior HR Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team within an international financial services organization.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover role (18 months) where you’ll play a pivotal part in delivering the people strategy, driving performance and development initiatives, and supporting a small but high-performing HR team.

Key areas of responsibility:

1. Acting as Deputy to the Head of HR and key contact for senior leadership on operational HR matters
2. Managing, mentoring, and coaching the HR team to deliver against key people objectives
3. Driving the learning and development agenda, including career planning, coaching, and technical training initiatives
4. Leading performance management and talent development processes
5. Supporting inclusion, culture, and CSR programmes
6. Playing a hands-on role in employee relations, change initiatives, and business project support

What you’ll bring:

1. Strong experience in senior HR roles with previous experience of managing a small team
2. CIPD qualified
3. A hands-on, proactive leadership style with the ability to coach and influence
4. Solid knowledge of L&D, performance frameworks, and ER best practices
5. High emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative mindset
6. Excellent communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders

You’ll join an agile, international business that values HR as a core partner in its success. You’ll have the space to bring your ideas, shape a growing people function, and make a meaningful impact on employee experience and organizational culture.