VP, Human Resources

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm is seeking a Head of HR to build a world-class people function. This role involves designing efficient processes and managing key HR responsibilities, including onboarding, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills and a focus on operational excellence, contributing directly to the firm's culture and performance.

Qualifications

• Ability to build and document scalable workflows.
• Skilled at breaking down initiatives and driving execution.
• Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create structured onboarding programs with role-specific materials.
• Lead quarterly reviews, competency frameworks, and salary/bonus cycles.
• Manage hiring operations and pipeline analytics.

Skills

Process Design

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Operational Excellence

Stakeholder Communication

Job description

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

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performance investment firm and build a world-class people function from the ground up. The firm operates with a scalable business model and places a premium on talent density, operational excellence, and cultural cohesion. It is an excellent opportunity for a high performing HR Business Partner or Manager looking to step into a number one spot and take full responsibility for the HR function build out.

The Opportunity:

This is a builder role. You’ll work closely with senior management alongside operational administrative support, with the opportunity to lead and develop the function over time. The focus is on designing smart, efficient people processes that drive performance and support the organisations strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding & Talent Density: Create 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: Develop a compelling employer brand and candidate experience strategy.
• Culture & Development: Embed values, support feedback practices, and foster a high-performing, low-ego team culture.

What You Bring:

• Process Design: Ability to build and document scalable workflows.
• Project Management: Skilled at breaking down initiatives and driving execution.
• Analytical Thinking: Use data and KPIs to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Operational Excellence: Deliver high-quality, detail-oriented work with speed and precision.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly and adapt to different audiences.

Why This Role?

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