VP, Human Resources

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is looking for a Head of HR in London to build a world-class HR function. This role offers strategic ownership and the opportunity to shape the firm's culture and performance. Key responsibilities include onboarding, performance management, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to create scalable workflows.
• Skilled in breaking down initiatives and executing them effectively.
• Use data and KPIs to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop structured onboarding programs with role-specific materials.
• Lead quarterly reviews and manage salary/bonus cycles.
• Oversee contracts, payroll, benefits, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Process Design

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

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VP, Human Resources, London (City of London)

Client: Frazer Jones

Location: London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of HR

Location: London, UK

Frazer Jones is retained to search for a Head of HR on behalf of an impressive founder-led private equity firm.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performance investment firm and build a world-class HR function from scratch. The firm values talent density, operational excellence, and cultural cohesion. It is ideal for a high-performing HR Business Partner or Manager aiming to become the head of HR and take full responsibility for the HR build-out.

The Opportunity:

This builder role involves working closely with senior management and operational support, with opportunities to lead and develop the HR function. The focus is on designing efficient people processes aligned with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding & Talent Density: Develop structured onboarding programs with role-specific materials and stakeholder integration.
• Performance & Compensation: Lead quarterly reviews, competency frameworks, and salary/bonus cycles.
• Recruiting Excellence: Manage hiring operations, recruiter relationships, referral programs, and pipeline analytics.
• People Operations & Compliance: Oversee contracts, payroll, benefits, HR tools, and ensure compliance.
• Employer Branding: Build a compelling employer brand and candidate experience strategy.
• Culture & Development: Embed company values, support feedback practices, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

What You Bring:

• Process Design: Ability to create scalable workflows.
• Project Management: Skilled in breaking down initiatives and executing them effectively.
• Analytical Thinking: Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Deliver high-quality work with speed and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly and adapt to different audiences.

Why This Role?

• Impact: Shape the firm’s performance and culture directly.
• Autonomy: Build and lead the HR function with strategic ownership.
• Team: Join a lean, ambitious, and collaborative environment that values excellence.