Senior HR Manager - Asset Management

Oakleaf Partnership; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior HR Manager. This key role will oversee the full employee lifecycle, manage team leadership, and engage strategically in HR solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive HR experience, especially in financial services, with strong management skills and the ability to foster team engagement. This position requires 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home, offering a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive HR experience managing full employee lifecycle.
• Ability to operate autonomously while liaising with senior leadership.
• Experience handling regulatory matters like SMCR and IR35.

Responsibilities

• Manage talent acquisition and performance management processes.
• Lead regulatory matters and implement process improvements.
• Provide leadership and empower the HR team.

Skills

HR generalist experience within financial services

Management skills

Presence and gravitas

Team-centric approach

Job description

Please note this role is 4 days in the office, one day working from home

A new Snr HR Manager role is now available within a City based Asset Manager. The role has just been created through organic growth and the high demand from the business for first class HR solutions. Reporting directly into the HRD you will be managing one individual and working within a highly collegiate team who have a wonderful chemistry/dynamic between them. You will compliment and add value to both the team and business.

Responsibilities

• Cover the full employee lifecycle – talent acquisition, performance management, high‑level employee relations, remuneration, reporting and committee representation; combine hands‑on operational HR with strategic involvement.
• Lead regulatory matters, including SMCR and IR35, and any new regulatory changes; review processes and implement improvements for better ways of operating.
• Provide team leadership – guide, motivate, develop and empower the team; ensure engagement and delivery of high‑quality, customer‑centric service.

Qualifications

• Seasoned HR generalist experience within a financial services business, with breadth and depth in HR knowledge.
• Presence and gravitas, proven management skills, and the ability to operate autonomously while liaising with all levels of the business, especially senior staff and leadership.
• A mixed background of generalist responsibilities, projects and some technical HR elements.
• Team‑centric approach, capable of empowering the team and fostering engagement.